Most People FAIL Despite Having Intelligence? 75% of People Lack This Skill! | Faris Aranki, EQ Lead

Why Do Most People Fail Despite Having Great Ideas?

We've all been there. You have a brilliant idea, a clear strategy, and the intelligence to execute it. Yet somehow, months later, you're still in the same place, wondering what went wrong. If you're nodding along, you're not alone. The harsh truth is that most people fail not because they lack smart ideas, but because they're missing two crucial multipliers that turn potential into results.

The Hidden Success Equation

Faris Aranki, founder of Shiageto Consulting, has spent over 20 years helping companies and individuals crack this code. His journey from teaching in Latin America to leading strategy in global organisations led him to a profound realisation: SUCCESS = IQ × EQ × FQ.

This isn't just another business formula. It's a multiplicative equation, which means if any one factor is weak, your entire success potential crumbles. You can have the highest IQ in the room, but if your EQ (emotional intelligence) or FQ (focus quotient) is low, you'll struggle to make meaningful progress.

Why Intelligence Alone Falls Short

Most of us have been conditioned to believe that being the smartest person in the room guarantees success. But here's the uncomfortable truth: brilliant ideas without emotional connection rarely see the light of day.

Your IQ might help you develop groundbreaking strategies, but it's your EQ that determines whether people actually want to follow you. Can you build trust? Do you understand what motivates others? Are you genuinely curious about people's perspectives?

Modern city life has made us emotionally isolated. We're surrounded by people yet struggle to form meaningful connections. This emotional distance isn't just a personal problem – it's a professional killer. When you can't connect with others, your best ideas remain trapped in your head.

The Focus Crisis

Enter FQ – Focus Quotient. In our age of constant notifications and information overload, the ability to maintain focus has become a superpower. Yet most people treat focus like a nice-to-have rather than a make-or-break skill.

Faris argues that focus isn't just about avoiding distractions. It's about identifying your true top three priorities and having the discipline to say no to everything else. When you multiply great ideas and strong relationships by scattered focus, you get mediocre results at best.

The Multiplicative Effect in Action

The beauty of this equation lies in its multiplicative nature. When you improve all three areas simultaneously, the results aren't just additive – they're exponential. A person with moderate skills in all three areas will outperform someone with exceptional IQ but poor EQ and FQ.

This explains why some of the most successful people aren't necessarily the smartest. They've mastered the art of human connection and maintained laser focus on what truly matters. They understand that success isn't a solo journey – it's a collaborative effort that requires both emotional intelligence and unwavering focus.

Making It Practical

So how do you apply this? Start by honestly assessing your current levels in each area. Are you the person with brilliant ideas who struggles to get buy-in? That's an EQ challenge. Do you have great relationships but find yourself constantly distracted? Work on your FQ.

The magic happens when you realise that conflict often stems from ego rather than genuine disagreement. When you approach conversations with curiosity instead of defensiveness, asking "one more question" instead of making assumptions, you begin to unlock the connection that makes ideas stick.

The Path Forward

Success isn't about having the perfect idea or being the most intelligent person in the room. It's about developing the emotional intelligence to connect with others and the focus to see things through. When you multiply smart ideas with genuine human connection and disciplined focus, you create a foundation for lasting success.

The question isn't whether you have great ideas – you probably do. The question is whether you're willing to develop the emotional intelligence and focus needed to bring them to life. Because in the end, it's not just what you know that matters, but how you connect with others and what you choose to focus on that determines your success.

Sources:

●      Shiageto Consulting: https://shiageto.com

●      Faris Aranki LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/farisaranki

●      Lost and Searching Podcast: https://sevenjacobs.com/lost-and-searching