Adversity

Quotient
Paul G. Stoltz, PhD
 Who is Paul G. Stoltz?

Dr. Paul Stoltz is the originator of Adversity Quotient and

the world’s leading expert on the subject. A sought-after
presenter and thinker, he combines inspiration with
application, delivering a compelling, practical message to his
audiences. He remains highly active in the classroom, teaching
AQ to groups of all levels and sizes, and he has presented in
some of the world’s largest venues.
 Dr. Stoltz brought AQ to the world through his
internationally acclaimed bestselling book, Adversity
Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, which
has been published in nine languages. He also wrote
Adversity Quotient @ Work and The Invincible
Investor.
 What is Adversity Quotient?

Adversity Quotient, or AQ, takes at least three forms. It

is at once a powerful theory, a meaningful measure, and a
well-honed set of tools for persevering through challenging
times. AQ describes how well we withstand adversity and
our ability to surmount it. It predicts who will overcome
adversity and who will be crushed. And it predicts who will
exceed expectations and who will fall short.
 AQ was developed drawing from 3 major
sciences: cognitive psychology,
psychoneuroimmunology and
neurophysiology. It embodies two essential
components- scientific theory and real-world
application.
3 Forms of AQ:

1. AQ is new conceptual framework for understanding and

enhancing all facets of success.

2. AQ is a measure of how well you respond to adversity.

3. AQ is a scientifically-grounded set of tools for

improving how you respond to adversity.
 Your success in your work and in life is largely
determined by your Adversity Quotient:

*AQ tells how well you withstand adversity and your

ability to surmount it
*AQ predicts who will overcome adversity and who
will be crushed
*AQ predicts who will exceed expectations of their
performance and potential and who will fall short.
*AQ predicts who gives up and who will prevail.
Quitters, Campers and Climbers

1. Quitters, by definition, lead compromised lives. They

have abandoned the ascent in favor of what they perceive to
be a flatter, easier path.

2. The second group of individuals is Campers. These people

go only so far up the mountain and then say, "This is as far
as I can go."
3. Climbers, he says, are possibility thinkers, never
allowing age, gender, race, physical disability or any
other obstacle to get in their way. And, unlike Campers
and Quitters, Climbers embrace challenges and they live
with a sense of urgency.
The L.E.A.D. Sequence

L = Listen to Your Response to Adversity

E = Establish Accountability
A = Analyze the Evidence
D = Do Something
Conclusion

Every day we see people whom, despite seemingly

insurmountable odds somehow succeed. While others are
pounded down by an incessant avalanche of change, these
individuals are able to consistently rise up and break through,
becoming more skilled and empowered as they go. Adversity
doesn't create insurmountable barriers for them. Each hardship is
a challenge and each challenge is an opportunity, and each
opportunity is embraced.
 IMPORTANCE OF AQ AS FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION

Adversity Quotient is important as Foundation of Education

because it tells us how to
withstand and overcome adversity. As a student as well as as a
teacher, we all experience
difficulty may it be on personal matter or even on our education. With
AQ, we can enhance all
facets of success and improve how we respond to diversity. So any
misfortune we may face
along the way of our education and learning may be addressed.
Thank you for listening!