Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence for a Healthier Life

Bearded Wisdom with Les McDaniel

What is emotional intelligence - and is it more important than IQ when it comes to success in life?

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to interpret, control, and use emotions to relate with others effectively and constructively. Scientists have repeatedly proven that Emotional Intelligence can be a better predictor of success, quality relationships, and overall happiness than IQ. This is why Les believes EQ is essential, especially when trying to find peace in the chaotic world we live in.

In today's episode, Les breaks down the benefits of developing your emotional intelligence. He also reveals why the more successful people have a fine balance between EQ, IQ, and PQ(personal quotient).

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Emotional intelligence in a post-pandemic world

01:46 How to experience a healthy emotional understanding of life

02:36 Is IQ more important than EQ?

04:14 The cycle of death and life

05:52 Why sadness is at an all-time high

06:31 Living from the core of who you really are

08:22 Understanding the intersection between EQ, IQ, and PQ

12:47 Exercise: Figure out how EQ, IQ, and PQ show up in your life

14:08 Parting thoughts

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