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The tapestry of success through emotional intelligence

SHARIF HUSSAIN KHAN
Last updated: February 4, 2024 10:18 pm
SHARIF HUSSAIN KHAN
Published: February 4, 2024
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BEYOND GRADES

 

In college, where being smart is highly praised, there’s a surprising story. Imagine a super-smart student with perfect test scores who ends up not taking things seriously. Despite being really smart, it takes this person ten years to graduate. This story sets the stage for exploring how being smart, life outcomes, and understanding feelings are connected.

 

People often think having a high IQ predicts success, but research challenges that idea. A study following Harvard students from the 1940s found that those with the best test scores didn’t always end up more successful in terms of money, work productivity, or status. Standardized tests, it turns out, don’t capture the full picture of someone’s potential. Another study on 450 boys from a tough background revealed that dealing with challenges and getting along with others as a kid mattered more for life success than just having a high IQ.

 

Now, let’s debunk the idea that being a top student guarantees a prosperous future. A study of high school valedictorians in Illinois shows they didn’t become super successful as expected. Despite excellent grades, by their late twenties, they were only doing okay. Professor Karen Arnold, who studied them, points out that being a valedictorian only means being great at getting good grades; it doesn’t tell us how well someone handles life’s ups and downs.

 

The essay then shifts focus to how being book-smart isn’t enough for life’s challenges. It suggests that being really good at school doesn’t prepare us for the ups and downs life throws at us. Academic skills don’t cover everything — emotional intelligence is crucial. Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing our feelings well. It turns out that this set of skills, almost like having a strong character, is vital in shaping our lives.

 

Exploring emotional intelligence, the essay suggests that even among those who excel in school, being emotionally intelligent gives an extra advantage. It becomes a secret weapon in workplaces, helping with relationships and navigating office politics. The essay gives examples of how people who handle their own emotions well and understand others tend to do better and be happier.

 

The essay introduces the idea of emotional intelligence as a super-skill — something that unlocks the potential of other abilities, including raw intelligence. It highlights how emotional skills impact productivity and clear thinking. Those who are emotionally intelligent seem to be the architects of their destinies, while those struggling with emotions face internal battles that hinder their focus and clear thinking.

 

Acknowledging the importance of technical skills in today’s society, the essay admits that even among the so-called “nerds,” emotional intelligence is a powerful asset. A joke about calling a nerd a boss in the future takes on new meaning as the essay argues that emotional intelligence can make even the most technically skilled individuals more successful in the workplace.

 

In conclusion, the essay calls for a rethinking of what we value in society. It suggests a more holistic approach that recognizes the importance of emotional intelligence alongside academic success. It prompts us to think about success in many ways and emphasizes that, in life’s journey, both being smart and understanding our emotions are crucial for happiness and prosperity.

 

 

(Author is Delhi Based Researcher. Email: [email protected])

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