What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?

There is no one path – to success or even to New York (or Kansas). Similarly, what matters to others can vary widely – so we tried to tighten up that question to focus on three key traits to see what most folks in our community valued most – intelligence, energy, or integrity?

Karen and Jonathan Dizon

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Chelsea Braverman

Integrity is most important to me. It’s one of the Four Agreements and I try to be impeccable with my word-always. If I say I am going to do something, I always follow through and I expect the same from others. Read more>>

Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala

Definitely integrity, with intelligence being a close second. It doesn’t matter how smart you are or how much energy you have—if you lack integrity, you’ll end up doing harm to yourself and others. Integrity is a master value. It also happens to be the hardest of the three to cultivate. Read more>>

Jacqui Sim

While I think these are all important in their own ways, I would say integrity is the most important one to me. Doing what I feel is right and I feel peace about is important. Interestingly, if I didn’t do something in line with my values, it actually saps my energy. Read more>>

Elysia J

Great Question. All three are necessary and so important. However, if I had to choose, I would say integrity. You have nothing without integrity. Truly. Read more>>

Russ Gooberman

For improv, I used to most value intelligence and quickness. I still do — all of the best players are very smart people. However, recently I’ve veered heavily towards commitment to character, which I would label ‘integrity.’ One of the goals of my workshops is to take players out of their heads. Read more>>

Maggie Jane

Energy without a doubt. Having positive, magnetic energy is a clear sign that you are putting in the work in every part of your life. Energy never lies. No matter how much money you make, how talented you are, or how good looking you are, if your energy is off I don’t want any part of it!! Read more>>