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UE #3: Acceptance is the foundation of emotional intelligence

I explain the importance of acceptance in developing emotional intelligence. A brief discussion about Jonathan Haidt’s work, and a brief discussion about the phenomenon of ‘being bad at math’ are included. I also give some practical tips for cultivating acceptance!

I tried a bit of a ‘casual’ style in recording this episode. So let me know what you think. Would you like me to be more formal, or more casual? It’ll be fun to hear from you. Use the contact page to reach out.

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