Latest Poll

Which quality would you rather have?

• Gorgeous looks.
  
  19%
• High intelligence.
  
  41%
• Unflappable self-confidence.
  
  40%

Thank you for voting.

 

 

 

Here's my take on this.  Looks will get you friends and advantages that ordinary people never receive but it will not necessarily make ones life better.  Good looks does come with some risks. 

 

Most people chose High Intelligence.  Being smart is nice except that many highly intelligent people are socially inept.  Contrary to popular opinion not all jocks are dumb and not all intelligent people are nerds.  In fact, highly intelligent people also tend to be more athletic and better looking than average. 

Being highly intelligent does not necessarily translate into wealth.  Ask any MENSA member. 

I should know.  I am a member of MENSA.  I made the second highest score on the college board in my high school the year I graduated and I graduated in a class of 435 students.  I mad far less money than either of my brothers.  My younger brother was by father the best paid of the three of us but he had the lowest IQ.  What he did have was confidence and drive.

 

I have noticed that people that have confidence in themselves often are able to get others to believe in them too.  They can be charming, persuasive, and influential.  Without confidence one cannot lead.

As Henry Ford proved in court, one doesn't have to be highly educated to be a proven leader or wealthy.  One only has to surround themselves with learned and intelligent people.  Confidence in ones abilities and charm are the best tools to draw intelligent people to you. 

 

Of course, it would be great to be smart, confident and good looking too.