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\u2019s 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.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nEmotional Intelligence | Daniel breaks down what being emotionally intelligent looks like. [0:27]\nLearnable | Daniel reveals why it\u2019s never too late to develop emotional intelligence. [2:48]\nTraining | Daniel reveals what training emotional intelligence looks like. [3:36]\nAdulthood | Daniel reveals what you may need to unlearn as an adult. [11:09]\nMeditation | Daniel reveals how he came to adopt meditation and mindfulness. [13:11]\nBreathing | Daniel reveals the powerful and positive impact of breathing exercises. [21:35]\nIndia | Daniel shares what he discovered on his journey in India. [24:43]\nImportance | Daniel reveals why it matters that the western world adopts mediation. [29:13]\nPsychological Safety | Daniel shares what psychological safety is. [32:34]\nSocial Brain | Daniel breaks down what your social brain is. [35:21]\nMeaning | Daniel reveals why meaning, purpose, and beliefs are so important to us. [44:09]\nHeaven & Hell | Daniel shares why living in heaven or hell begins in our mind. [49:05]\nSheathing the Sword | Daniel shares a story of \u2018keeping your sword sheathed.\u2019 [51:26]\nRedefining Success Through Purpose | Tom shares his motivation to help others. [53:29]\nLife | Tom shares how he balances and blends his personal life and hustle. [1:03:11]\nGeorge Lucas | Tom and Daniel discuss George Lucas and his pursuit of passion. [1:09:15]\nWhere We\u2019re Going | Daniel shares his concerns over where today\u2019s world is heading. [1:14:50]\nRuthless | Daniel reveals why so many kids can have moments of ruthlessness. [1:19:55]\nEmpathy | Daniel shares how empathy is teachable. [1:21:42]\n\nCheck out our Sponsors\nButcher Box: New members can get the Ultimate Keto Bundle when you sign up today at ButcherBox.com/IMPACT\nAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase!\nLinkedIn: Start your 60-day free trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator today by going to linkedin.com/impact\nHelix Sleep: Go to HelixSleep.com/impact for up to $200 off your mattress and 2 free pillows.\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.\nSubscription Benefits:\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