IQ vs EQ: Which is More Important?

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Cognitive Inertia

Many cultures, particularly Western ones, place a lot of emphasis on intelligence as a barometer of success. We’ve even developed tests to measure our intelligence, resulting in a score known as our intelligence quotient, or IQ. But data suggests that IQ only accounts for about 20% of success in life, with the remaining 80% being made up by other factors, emotional intelligence included. And much more research has been done on IQ vs EQ, emotions and emotional intelligence, despite the fact that emotions are hard-wired in the human brain and make us the species we are.

The Obliger Tendency (From The Four Tendencies)

The Obliger Tendency (From The Four Tendencies)

What is the Obliger tendency from Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies like? How do they behave, and what’s the Obliger Personality? Out of Gretchen Rubin’s four tendencies, the obliger tendency makes up the majority of people. Their flaw is that they are more focused on living up to the expectations of others, but don’t focus on their own goals. Their biggest strength is that others know they can rely on them, so they make great leaders and team members. Keep reading to learn more about the obliger tendency from The Four Tendencies.

Marie Kondo Organization: How It Works

Marie Kondo Organization: How It Works

The basic process of the Konmari method is to discard first, then organize what’s left.


After you’ve discarded items in a certain category, then you can move on to organizing what’s left in that category. When you organize, keep your storage as simple as possible: use what your home already has, as opposed to buying a lot of complicated storage solutions that ultimately end up cluttering your space more.

Marie Kondo Paper Decluttering Tips: Konmari Method

Marie Kondo Paper Decluttering Tips: Konmari Method

Papers are essentially any mail or documents that we receive, notes we take in school or outside classes, or manuals and instructions that come with appliances or electronics.

Remember, this category doesn’t include things like love letters or special cards–those are mementos, and go in the last category. And it doesn’t include any books or magazines, but it does include newspapers.