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Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Bantam; 10 Anv edition (September 26, 2006)
Another book on “amygdala”, the earlier one I read being – “A whole new mind” by Daniel Pink (it is quite a surprise that both the authors happen to have a common first name !!) in which it was extolled that the Right brain is going to rule in the future. While that had some few references to amygdala, Daniel makes a very generous reference to amygdala all through out the book.
The main difference between the two books is that while Mr. Pink was thrusting on the emotional brain going to be determiner of future survival, Mr. Goleman laments that the current and future generation is fast losing the essential of handling anger – and there is no attempt to teach empathy, impulse control or any other fundamentals of emotional competence. He further stresses that emotional distress can create deficits in childs intellectual abilities , crippling the capacity to learn. Thus, a high IQ does not correlate to a successful life, unless it is matched by a substantial high EQ.
All through out the life, one is stressed with handling relationships – parents, siblings, spouse, children and a team at workplace. Thus it is easy to resonate with the concept that life is about handling relationship, which as per Mr. Goleman is about being able to manage the emotions in someone else. My grouse on the book is that for a large part , it read as more of common sensical (just that there was some link to amygdala throughout). For instance, the art of critique as quoted from Harry Levinson – be specific, be present, be sensitive , and be solution oriented – is quite plain jane for anyone who has done a few rounds of appraisal of their team.Read more ›
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Emotional intelligence as a concept probably sounds foreign to most people. We’re so used to IQ being the standard of intelligence, because it takes into account only the rational and logical aspects of our minds. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman turned that notion on its head. No longer are we limited by the conceptualizations of the rational mind when determining intelligence. Goleman looks at a broader view of intelligence that takes into account both the rational and the emotional parts of our brain. This book has certainly opened my eyes to the importance of neuroscience and psychology.
I’m always looking for other books to help me be a better person, and I stumbled across 21 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy a few months ago. Written by Alvin Huang and Chris D’Cruz, 21 Things is an exploration of behaviors that we tend to hold on to at the expense of our happiness. It may be difficult to let some things go. For me, it’s always been difficult to stop complaining. I’m very good at looking at the negative aspects of my life and voicing my displeasure, but this book helped me realize that complaining was going to get me nowhere. It also helped me realize a whole host of other beneficial concepts that I wouldn’t have learned elsewhere.
Of course, Emotional Intelligence really gets into the nitty-gritty of the mind. It’s one of the most in-depth looks at how our brains function and how we can cultivate the right kind of intelligence. I think both of these books are still great if you’re looking to improve your work ethic, relationships, and overall happiness. Both are well worth the purchase price, and you’ll learn quite a bit from the authors. I know I did, and I am certainly better off because of it.
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Before embarking on his gargantuan research project (which includes several meta-analyses and decades of research, galloped along by recent advances in brain imaging technology) Daniel Goleman writes a compelling and convincing case, eschewing jargon and esoteric terminology for a more humanistic and compassionate argument. He was not overreacting when he saw American society looming towards a cliff of violence, signs of which included school shootings. All over the world, children are doing worse on matters of emotional literacy and acumen. This, combined with a natural tendency towards aggression in some children, puts them at risk of precipitating the next Columbine massacre. More and more children exhibit signs of depression, secrecy, isolation, delinquency, drug use and violent tendencies.
The book does begins with a look at the amygdala (which is the seat of basic emotions and instinct), hypothalamus (which controls involuntary movements and produces hormones) and the neocortex, which is most developed in humans and allows us to reason deeply and profoundly, to the extent of having thoughts and feelings about our thoughts and feelings.
A gruesome and tragic emotional hijacking sets the stage for the importance of research into identifying and solving problems wrought by mismanaged impulses. After all, the word "emotion" comes from the Greek word meaning "to move." Our emotions have an almost ironclad hold on us.
While IQ was traditionally thought of as the crucial and all-encompassing ingredient of success, Project Spectrum has turned this finding on its head, with its research into multiple intelligences including leadership and social awareness. This can be observed in children in elementary school and is a better predictor of future success than IQ.Read more ›
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