A high IQ has always been an impressive trait for someone to have in our society. However, Dr. Goleman does not believe having a high IQ is the single predeterminant of success. Instead he believes emotions plays a key role in the lives of every human being.
Goleman believes that self-awareness is a key factor in decision-making. Also that managing emotions helps you put things in perspective. Goleman suggests that good social skills and the ability to empathize are key determinants of power. All of these factors can affect how motivated someone is to succeed and his ability to do it.
Goleman states that those who are able to control their emotions well and have the best attitudes toward life frequently have active left prefrontal cortexes. Thus they are innately in control of their amygdala, which determines what is a threat and causes the negative emotions that are associated with such stresses. What if you find that your right PFC is active instead? Are you doomed to fail? No! Goleman says you can strengthen and build circuitry through activities such as meditation.
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