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Given the stress of the global environment we are living through. Daily threats to our finances, freedom, and relationships, people are living on edge and tensions are high. Outburst at home during family time slips more often and road rage is becoming common behavior. Tensions are high and with that comes heightened emotional responses. \nLeonard Mlodinow is an American physicist, screenplay writer, and a five time NY Times best selling author. He and Tom discuss the context of being emotional and understanding how feelings shape our thoughts and our actions from his latest book, Emotional, How Feeling Shape Our Thinking. Leonard reveals the importance of knowing your emotional tendencies, how to regulate your emotions and make conscious decisions for a better emotional response. If you\u2019ve ever thought people were either emotional thinkers or rational, this conversation is going to open your mind to a much bigger picture.\nCheck out Leonard Mlodinow\u2019s book, Emotional, How Feeling Shape Our Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091PJ8BSJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 \n\nCheck out our sponsors: \nCuriosityStream: Go to https://curiositystream.com/impact and use code IMPACT to save 25% off today, that\u2019s only $14.99 a year. \nButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for a 1 month FREE trial of Premium Membership.\n\nSHOW NOTES:\n0:00 | Introduction to Leonard Mlodinow\n1:45 | Emotions and Rational Thought\n11:03 | Emotional Reactions\n19:25 | Emotional Northstar\n32:11 | Mind Body Connection to Emotion\n42:03 | Emotional Tendencies & Malleability \n46:44 | Wanting Things Vs. Liking Things\n59:39 | Free Will and Determination\n\nFollow Leonard Mlodinow:\nWebsite: https://leonardmlodinow.com/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/lmlodinow\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeonardMlodinow/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmlodinow/\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll 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:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices