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There are seven different types of intelligences. Excel at one type in
particular, and you’ll have the foundation for the Midas Touch.

The Seven Intelligences

Howard Gardner, developmental psychologist and professor of cognition
and education at Harvard Graduate School of Education, developed the
theory that there is not just one kind of intelligence but seven different
intelligences. One of them, in particular, is essential to the Midas Touch.
Until you master this kind of intelligence, the Midas Touch will elude you.

Gardner believed that people have different kinds of intelligence with
different ways to learn and process information. Whether you agree with
him or not, we can all think of people who are gifted in one or more of
these areas Gardner calls intelligences. We know people who are gifted
musicians or athletes. We know people who are math wizards or amazing
designers.

Among these seven is one that is crucial for success as an entrepreneur.
You don’t have to be born with it, but if you weren’t, you must acquire it.

Let’s take a more engaging look at them all to get a lay of the
entrepreneurial land. Can you guess which one is the most important
indicator of entrepreneurial success?