Personal Intelligence

The personal intelligence is the intelligence of knowing one's inward self, a direct opposite of psychomotor intelligence. It is subdivided into two components, the inward ability of knowing one's own talents, capabilities, and character, and the ability to outwardly relate to people in a suitable manner.

The inward ability of knowing oneself is possibly the most important of all the intelligences, because it is only when you recognize your true capabilities and intelligences, that your can truly live your life to the optimum. A simple illustration of this is having an extraordinary hidden talent but never discovering it or using it. Another would be to overrate yourself and get a false sense of pride out of it, only to be shattered when the truth sets in.

The outward ability to relate to people, is what is commonly known as "emotional quotient". It is most important to success in career life as the world develops, and is also why it is being so strongly emphasized in the world today. How you carry yourself, how you speak publicly, your manners, your charisma and influence, all constitutes this "emotional quotient".

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