[ultima301]

Like Spec said IQ AND motivation are both necessary for success, but motivation is perhaps more important IMO. A person with an IQ of 180 but is just too lazy to try hard in life will not get as far as someone with an IQ or 110 but tries to 100% of his or her capabilities. Another skill that is important is social skills. People who are smart but have no training in public speaking and making speaches will not influence people as well as one adept at making speeches and getting people to support you. Like in a job interview, someone who can influence the company through great conversations and self-confidence will get the job over someone who had really good grades throughout high school and college, but very poor speech skills. To be successful (financially) in life you need a good balence of IQ, motivation and social skills.