
Psychologist Daniel Goleman on How to Expand Your Mind with Emotional Intelligence
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01/07/21
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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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On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Wim Hof, better known as ‘The Iceman,’ to discuss such matters and more as they explore how to unlock your brain, spirit, and body’s true potential by connecting to your ancestral DNA and uncovering the true depths of yourself. They discuss Wim’s early life and it’s influence on him towards finding his purpose, how to gain complete control over your body, why you should be seeking the light inside you, why respecting your ancestral history is important, how to enter into your own DNA and grasp your true purpose, how to think with intention, the power of seeking true freedom, why you have to learn to let go before all else, the scientific proof behind his methods, how his methods are leading to the curing of diseases and illnesses, and why there is a hidden healing power within you.
SHOW NOTES:
Mindset | Wim shares his personal story of his dramatic birth and entering the world. [0:14]
Finding Purpose | Wim reveals how cold water practices became his purpose. [3:17]
Being Different | Wim reveals why cold therapy leads to breakthroughs for humankind. [5:52]
Complete Control | Wim reveals how he was able to control the vagus nerve. [10:39]
The Light | Wim reveals why your purpose is the life that flows through you. [12:21]
Ancestry | Wim reveals why you should have respect for your ancestry. [15:35]
DNA | Wim reveals how to enter into your DNA and grasp the purpose of your being. [16:40]
Go Inside | Wim reveals how to enter into the unlimited power of your own brain. [18:21]
Intention | Wim reveals the power of thinking with intention on the body. [20:01]
True Freedom | Wim reveals his journey of seeking true free thinking. [23:29]
Letting Go | Wim reveals the benefits of letting go of what you ‘have to do.’ [25:16]
Under a Spell | Wim reveals the dangerous spell most of the world falls under. [26:00]
Seeing More | Wim discusses how he overcame in his wife’s suicide. [29:25]
It Works | Wim reveals why his techniques work fast and effectively. [35:52]
Breathing | Wim reveals the healing power of his breathing exercises. [37:45]
Heat | Wim reveals how he was able to run a marathon in the desert without water. [42:59]
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On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author and Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of ‘The Carlyle Group’ David M. Rubenstein to discuss such matters and more as they explore what it takes to become a leader and how you can start leading more in your daily life. They discuss the core principles of what makes a good leader, how wealth during your youth can stifle your progress, how hardships and failures are key to becoming a good leader, how success and happiness are tied, why persuasion is key to any great leader, what we can learn from Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, what the American DNA is and how it creates natural leaders, the power of reading, why you should become a master of one skill, and much more.
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Leadership | David boils down what leadership truly is and how to develop it. [0:04]
Core Principles | David reveals the core principles of developing true leadership. [3:26]
Growing Up | David reveals what made him hungry for success during his youth. [7:05]
Wealth | David reveals the pitfalls of being born into a wealthy and prestigious family. [8:50]
Hardships | David reveals how he raised his children without spoiling them. [9:38]
Happiness | David breaks down the difference between happiness and fulfilment. [12:41]
War | David reveals how Lincoln held America together during The Civil War. [17:18]
History | David reveals the importance of preserving and honoring history as it is. [19:15]
DNA | David reveals how the American DNA is serving DNA today. [26:26]
Creeds | David reveals what he thinks are the most important principles to America. [28:51]
Jefferson | David shares the story of Jefferson writing The Declaration of Independence. [30:13]
Fixing | David reveals how we can contribute to fixing America’s flaws. [33:59]
Persist | David reveals how Lincoln lead by taking criticism and being challenged. [37:04]
Reading | David reveals the importance and power of reading. [40:14]
Specializing | David reveals why you should focus and develop only one skill. [41:05]
Love & Passion | David reveals what drives him to do the things he loves. [42:30]
Youth | David reveals that all leaders have an impactful youth or childhood. [44:05]
Forward | David reveals why leaders are necessary to moving us forward in history. [46:23]
Themes | David reveals the themes that push people to become extremely successful. [48:38]
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- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
- Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health
- Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes
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