Sharad Vora, has been in professional pharmaceutical sales for most of his career. Self-proclaimed professional geek, Sharad shares his journey of emotional intelligence through his personal and professional life. Listen up as Sharad takes us through challenges of social awareness, why social validation is important for him, and his valuable tips in calming your mind to better manage negative thought patterns. Sharad is also Paul's brother-in-law. Episode Takeaways:

• There are things in our past that still affect us today.
• People are often misunderstood by their actions.
• Men, unlike women, generally carry lower emotional intelligence skills.
• Relaxation and calming techniques are good ways to divert your your brain from negative thinking.
• Allow your brain to have the rest and fuel it needs so you can think clearly about solutions and not holding onto negative thought patterns.

Mentioned Resources:

• The Heart Asks for Pleasure First by Michael Nyman - Sharad's recommended resource
• Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson
• The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama

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