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The School of Greatness

140 The Power of Emotional Courage to Transform Your Habits with Peter Bregman

Feb 18, 2015
Peter Bregman, emotional courage expert, discusses how emotional courage can transform habits and improve relationships. He emphasizes feeling all emotions without being controlled by them and provides strategies for dealing with anger. They also explore the dangers of solely focusing on goals and the importance of finding balance. The episode concludes with gratitude, book recommendations, and a call to action.
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  • Emotional courage is crucial for success; feel emotions and make smart choices.
  • Taking a 4-second pause allows for thoughtful responses and transformative behavior changes.

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The Power of Emotional Courage

Emotional courage is highlighted as the key to success in all areas of life, including business and relationships. It is important to feel and acknowledge emotions, such as anger, but also have the courage to make a smart choice about how to respond. The ability to navigate and manage emotions is crucial for effective leadership and personal growth. To cultivate emotional courage, one must feel everything and then choose the best course of action that aligns with their goals.

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