Understanding Metacognition and Emotional Control

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People seek to regain control over their lives and emotions, as they feel overwhelmed by external influences and managed by their own emotional processes. This feeling of being managed leads to increased anxiety and depression. The key concept is metacognition, or thinking about thinking, which involves conscious awareness of subconscious processes and emotional awareness. By understanding the neuroscience and social science of emotions, individuals can develop techniques such as meditation, journaling, therapy, and deep work to manage their emotions and regain power over their lives.

The mega-bestselling writer Arthur Brooks is one of the rare individuals to have both lived a carefully cultivated deep life and written a book on the topic (co-authored with Oprah!). In today’s episode, Cal interviews Brooks, going deep into the details of his unusual and inspiring career and extracting proven rules from his experience.

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INTERVIEW: Mega-bestselling writer Arthur Brooks [6:39]

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