﻿Day 2

Subject: EQ vs IQ, what's the difference, [firstname]?

Hi [firstname],
You've probably heard about your IQ, and may have even taken an IQ test in the past, but did you know you also have an EQ?

Most of us are aware of our IQ (Intelligence Quotient) as a measure intellectual intelligence. People with higher IQs have better cognitive abilities, or the ability to learn and understand. If you have a high IQ you are more likely to do well academically without exerting the same amount of mental effort as those with lower IQ scores.

You could be forgiven for thinking that people with higher IQs will be more successful at work and through life. That was the standpoint for many years, but recently, that assumption has been proven incorrect. There is more to success than simply being “smart”.

The concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) or your Emotional Quotient (EQ) is a fairly recent one.  The idea was first suggested in the 1960's, but wasn't fully developed until the 1980's.

Developing and measuring your EQ is more subtle than your IQ because it relies more on feelings than facts.  Your IQ tends to stay fairly static throughout your life – although when you're young you can raise your IQ through study and education; and similarly, your IQ can diminish in old age due to things like Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. 

Your EQ, on the other hand, can be developed and improved throughout your life by learning and practicing new skills – especially new interpersonal skills and understanding.

Warmly,

[Your Name]

PS. There's more information in my guide to developing your Emotional Intelligence.  Find out all about it here: [link to sales page].
