I suppose you might define “success” in an unusual way, but IQ is the single highest correlate with income of all factors. Higher than parental income, race, or residential location.

If you’re interesting in learning more I recommend this article. They cite a lot of data and research. I’m happy to walk you through the directionality topic as well if you’re interested.

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

I may need you to walk me past my inhibitions about accepting scientific information from a website called PumpkinPerson that center justifies its articles.

[–] kemsat@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I just watched a Veritasium video that said that IQ is not very strongly correlated with higher income.

I’ll take a look at the article too.