In this episode, I talk about why our emotions get in the way of clear thinking, how do we learn to respond better in most situations, raising our emotional quotient (EQ), not reacting but responding, understanding our emotions, practicing patience over leading with our impulses, learning the biological hardwiring of our brain and more!Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesmanJump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352My writing mattgottesman.substack.com RESOURCES:→ Fulfill the most important 5 Hobbies You’ll Ever Need… Resources to Create, Earn, Learn & Build→ Create more clarity around… Time, Energy, Money, Creativity, Work, Rest & Play→ The recommended reading list you didn’t know you needed (Art, Spirituality, Happiness, Philosophy, Building Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Relationships & Other Memos I wish were more mainstream.→ Get the Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income→ Need MORE focus? - Here's our FREE Goal Planning Workshop 1-page templates for focus, priorities & defining clear, actionable next steps→ Need a CREW to run with? Join our Build 1 Thing Creator Community (Weekly Live Coaching & Monthly Workshops) - Get unstuck, avoid burnout, hack habits, create & execute fluidly… accountability & growth group for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs.OTHER RELATED EPISODES:Creative Constraints Help You Build, Resistance Helps You PivotApple: https://apple.co/4aXcGjaSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4dc49ea