Episode 106: Emotional Intelligence as the fuel to achieve amazing things

Welcome to episode 6 where Stephen and I have a chat about Emotional Intelligence.

As mentioned there are 100s of books and articles on this and we’re only scratching the surface - but it’s a topic definitely worth digging into.  Stephen references the daddy of them all - Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence. 

Two things to call out which came out from our chat - firstly - Emotional intelligence is not fixed early in our lives - it can be learned if its absent and it can always be improved on. 

Secondly - whilst there are libraries full of books and studies on this topic - everyone has been using it for years - including you.  I reference Aristotle but it is part of all major philosophies and religions to some degree.

Although we all use it it is clear that we have an opportunity to use it better.  And one strong tool that will help is the importance of a big purpose and a big goal - something that is a bit of a recurring theme in our chats.

Emotions shouldn’t be judged or suppressed - but channelled effectively…. And why it’s pointless to try to stop caring as a way of stopping your emotions.

I’ve covered this topic a few times with Stephen - I remember clearly he introduced some of this framework to me in our very first session - but every time I seem to learn something new or remember something better.  Which helps make me a little better.  Hope this episode has the same effect on you. 

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