Introduction

WHY ARE some people more successful in their careers than others? Why do some people grow and flourish, get promoted more often, move ahead rapidly, and enjoy greater satisfaction in their life and work?

Is the person who earns $250,000 per year ten times smarter, better, or more capable than a person who earns $25,000 per year? Of course not! In a research study, 1,000 adults were given standard IQ tests. The most intelligent person in the sample was only 2.5 times smarter than the least intelligent person in the group. The income difference, however, was astonishing! The highest-paid person in the sample was earning 100 times more than the income of the lowest-paid person in the sample.

Here is another important point. The highest-paid ...

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