We recently hired a new employee who impressed everyone involved in the recruitment process. His claim to fame? He is a certified MENSA member. That made me realize that despite all the talk about IQ not being everything, we really do look up to people with astronomical IQs.

But is IQ a product of nature or nurture? Is IQ more important than EQ? There has been a lot of discussion on this topic, and I don’t think it will ever end. One thing I do know is that we would all like to improve our mental capacity.

This is the premise behind the blog iCANiQ. What I like about this blog is that they focus on sharpening and honing the mind and not simply feeding you with trivia. It really is an interesting read.

You want to be successful? Who doesn’t? One thing that we ought to realize is that practically anyone can make it big. Look at some of the most successful people in the world today. Not all of them were born rich. Indeed, many of them came from humble beginnings. They worked towards success and they achieved it.

There are so many resources that can help you on your way to success. One such resource is Integrated Success Program. Now I am not saying that this blog WILL make you rich or successful. It does have content that can equip you as you make your way to whatever goal you have. After all, you can never have too much information, as long as you know how to use it.

Who does not want to move up in life? After all, no one really wants to deliberately move down – it is human nature. We want to improve and live better lives. But some of us need more guidance than others. I think this is where Upward Lifestyle can help. This blog is about helping people who want to find a better path in life.

It focuses more on career choices and how to make a better living for one’s self. The blogger is Michael Shrader, who is a member of MENSA and currently works as a design engineer for a global automotive company. He also manages a private business which aims to study wealth – how to acquire and manage it. You just might pick up a gem or two in his blog!

The theory of evolution continues to be one of the most controversial theories of all time, and why not? After all, it deals with the origins of man and this kind of topic is always sure to spark a debate. Whether or not you think this theory holds water, one thing we would probably agree on is the fact that people evolve – change, if you wish – over time.

You are not the same person you were 10 years ago, neither am I. Part of this constant change is learning, scrutinizing, and thinking. With information so easy to have these days, change is even more possible and can happen more quickly. Just take a look at this blog, The Evolving Mind, and you will understand how you can change, just by acquiring bits of knowledge here and there. There really is a lot to read here – the topics are so varied but the overall effect is quite interesting.

Go back to 10 years ago, or even 15 years ago. What was the first thing that you did when you needed some information? I still remember when I was in school, the library was the best thing that ever happened to me. I would go there to find out whatever I needed to. In those days, Internet access was limited, and the library was one of the few places that had free reliable access.

Today, while libraries still rock, most people find it easier and more convenient to just go online from the comforts of their homes or offices. You can find all sorts of info – and I mean ALL. Take this site for example, How Base. I can’t even begin to categorize this blog as it covers topics from all over the place. While it might not be the best place to go to if you have homework for school, you will surely get a lot of info.