“Emotional intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to get priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. Research suggests it is responsible for as much as 80% of the ‘success’ in our lives.”—J. Freedman

This is a mic-drop type of quote. It speaks so well for itself. I have a few books on this subject, but this quote is a great way to explain why emotional intelligence is essential. I’ve never heard it put this way before. I love it, and there’s always room for improvement in this area, not only for ourselves, but also for our relationships.

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