Jinx wrote:

>>>There doesn't appear to be the slightest relationship
>>>between being having a high IQ score and being
>>>successful in life.
>>>      
>>>
>
>IQ is only one factor in who we are. There are so many others
>that determine self-motivation. Character, opportunity, "street
>smarts", and so on. I note that "wealth" immediately pops up
>as a qualifier of success. It's an indicator (unreliable IMHO), but
>not necessarily the goal. 
>
As my old friend Harry N used to say, "wealth is not everything, just a 
way to keep
score!"

>Many people, whatever their IQ, EQ or
>current flavour Q test, would probably, if they thought about it,
>prefer that they be able to pursue their dreams and ideas and be
>fulfilled, whatever their financial situation. Take artists, writers,
>musicians - and amateur programmers - for example. Money,
>rather than wealth, does oil the cogs though, no denying that
>
>  
>
In my life, I have been at one time wealthy, at one time happy. The 
happy time
is the best of times, of course.. but money allows one to purchase a better
grade of misery.

--Bob

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