Which is more important, IQ or EQ

We all emphasize that we need emotional intelligence and IQ. Both are needed as human beings, because low emotional intelligence will affect the people around us, and even our own communication or life. Low IQ will not only make us sound bad, but may also have a great impact on our work and life. Because of the IQ, it is very difficult for us to find a job, which has become a big problem.

People with high IQ and high EQ are not necessarily people with high EQ. People with high EQ generally have high IQ. IQ is innate, but EQ is not necessarily high. People with high EQ are acquired. Emotional intelligence is actually a person's psychological quality. To cultivate emotional intelligence, one must develop a sound personality. Some people actually don’t even know what emotional intelligence is, let alone connect it with real feelings.

Emotional quotient (EQ), also known as emotional intelligence, is a concept proposed by psychologists in recent years that corresponds to intelligence and IQ. It mainly refers to people's qualities in terms of emotions, feelings, will, and tolerance to frustration. It was previously believed that a person’s intelligence level was the most important factor in determining whether he or she could achieve success in life, that is, the higher the IQ, the greater the possibility of achieving success. But now psychologists generally believe that the level of emotional intelligence has a significant impact on whether a person can succeed, and sometimes its effect even exceeds the level of intelligence. So, what exactly is emotional intelligence?

American psychologists believe that emotional intelligence includes the following aspects: First, understanding one's own emotions. Because only by knowing yourself can you become the master of your own life. The second is to be able to manage your emotions properly. That is, being able to regulate oneself; thirdly, self-motivation, which can enable people to get out of the low ebb in life and start again. Fourth, recognize other people’s emotions. This is the basis for normal interaction with others and smooth communication; the fifth is the management of interpersonal relationships. That is, leadership and management skills.

The level of emotional intelligence cannot be accurately expressed by test scores like the level of intelligence. It can only be judged based on an individual's overall performance. Things that cannot be calculated are useful. So emotional intelligence is more important than IQ, but IQ cannot be given up.