I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% - still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
Barbara CorcoranRead
Your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can't get.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills are more important than academic knowledge.
This quote emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, or 'people smarts', over traditional academic knowledge, or 'book smarts'. It suggests that understanding and connecting with others can lead to greater success and fulfillment in life than simply having academic credentials or knowledge.
Themes
Emotional IntelligenceInterpersonal SkillsSuccessKnowledgePeople Smarts
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about career success, one could say, 'Remember, your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can't get.'
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