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Psychologist Daniel Goleman on How to Expand Your Mind with Emotional Intelligence

01.07.2021 - By Impact TheoryPlay

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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Goleman, Ph. D, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore why it’s critical you become self-aware of your emotional intelligence and begin to develop it, all while pursuing your purpose and meaning in life. They discuss what emotional intelligence and emotional IQ is, how you can develop and strengthen it at any age, the power of practicing meditation regularly, how purpose and meaning is critical to leading a successful life, the common traits of successful leaders, why you need to have empathy, optimism, love and kindness, and so much more. 

SHOW NOTES: 

Emotional Intelligence | Daniel breaks down what being emotionally intelligent looks like. [0:27]

Learnable | Daniel reveals why it’s never too late to develop emotional intelligence. [2:48]

Training | Daniel reveals what training emotional intelligence looks like. [3:36]

Adulthood | Daniel reveals what you may need to unlearn as an adult. [11:09]

Meditation | Daniel reveals how he came to adopt meditation and mindfulness. [13:11]

Breathing | Daniel reveals the powerful and positive impact of breathing exercises. [21:35]

India | Daniel shares what he discovered on his journey in India. [24:43]

Importance | Daniel reveals why it matters that the western world adopts mediation. [29:13]

Psychological Safety | Daniel shares what psychological safety is. [32:34]

Social Brain | Daniel breaks down what your social brain is. [35:21]

Meaning | Daniel reveals why meaning, purpose, and beliefs are so important to us. [44:09]

Heaven & Hell | Daniel shares why living in heaven or hell begins in our mind. [49:05]

Sheathing the Sword | Daniel shares a story of ‘keeping your sword sheathed.’ [51:26]

Redefining Success Through Purpose | Tom shares his motivation to help others. [53:29]

Life | Tom shares how he balances and blends his personal life and hustle. [1:03:11]

George Lucas | Tom and Daniel discuss George Lucas and his pursuit of passion. [1:09:15]

Where We’re Going | Daniel shares his concerns over where today’s world is heading. [1:14:50]

Ruthless | Daniel reveals why so many kids can have moments of ruthlessness. [1:19:55]

Empathy | Daniel shares how empathy is teachable. [1:21:42]

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