CQ+PQ>IQ

I am reading "The World is Flat". It is a very interesting look on how technology is changing our world and the need to adapt. There is a concept I found interesting:

CQ+PQ>IQ
Curiosity (to discover) + Passion (to learn) is greater then a high IQ.

The author explains he would hire a person with curiosity and passion over someone with just a high IQ. He explains people with curiosity and passion are self motivators and self educators. As technology changes the world, these types of traits will prove valuable, since they are apt to be willing and ready to change and can inspire others as well.

I can relate to this because when I worked for a dotcom, we had a few people who were very smart and had master degrees from Duke. But, they were not as creative or productive as the employee who had passion and curiosity.

I am not saying high IQ's or advance degrees are not helpful. But, I can see where a persons drive, curiosity, and passion can provide an edge to someone who only offers a high IQ.

My daughter is very smart. We are proud of her and I have tried to explain to her how important other attributes are in life. You do not wear your IQ or test scores on your head. For me that is a good thing! Grades and scores can help get you in the game, but performace is what counts. Performance is a result of CQ+PQ.

My daughter is cute, smart, and unique. I love that about her. She is as pig headed as me too!
I love that she explores different music and reads graphic novels. Those are things I loved as a kid too. She is into literature, even in the summer time... She has some passion and I cant wait to see what she does with it.