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Got it 👍 You want a chapter-wise gist of Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence in bullets with key quotes.
Here’s a structured breakdown (short, clear, and quotable):
📖 Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman – Chapter Gist & Quotes
Introduction – What Are Emotions For?
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Emotions evolved for survival; they guide decisions faster than rational thought.
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Ignoring emotions leads to poor judgment.
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Quote: “In a very real sense we have two minds, one that thinks and one that feels.”
Chapter 1 – What Are Emotions?
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Emotions are biological signals that prime us for action.
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Fear, anger, joy, love, and sadness all serve evolutionary functions.
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Quote: “Feelings are critical to thought, to rationality, and to intelligence.”
Chapter 2 – Anatomy of an Emotional Hijacking
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The amygdala can override rational brain → impulsive, irrational actions.
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Known as an emotional hijack.
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Quote: “The emotional brain responds to an event more quickly than the thinking brain.”
Chapter 3 – When Smart Is Dumb
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High IQ ≠ success in life.
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Academic intelligence helps, but emotional intelligence predicts fulfillment.
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Quote: “Academic intelligence has little to do with emotional life.”
Chapter 4 – Know Thyself
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Self-awareness = recognizing emotions as they happen.
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Basis of self-control and empathy.
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Quote: “The ability to monitor feelings from moment to moment is crucial to self-understanding.”
Chapter 5 – Passion’s Slaves
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Lack of emotional regulation leads to destructive behaviors (addiction, rage, obsession).
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Self-regulation = resilience.
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Quote: “People who cannot control their emotional lives fight inner battles that sabotage their ability for focused work and clear thought.”
Chapter 6 – The Master Aptitude
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Motivation = ability to delay gratification and persist despite setbacks.
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Optimism fuels achievement.
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Quote: “The emotionally intelligent person is one who can motivate themselves and persist in the face of frustrations.”
Chapter 7 – The Roots of Empathy
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Empathy = sensing others’ feelings through nonverbal cues.
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Builds connection, trust, and compassion.
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Quote: “Empathy builds on self-awareness; the more open we are to our own emotions, the more skilled we will be in reading feelings.”
Chapter 8 – The Social Arts
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Social intelligence = managing relationships effectively.
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Skills: listening, conflict resolution, collaboration.
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Quote: “People skills are social lubricants, and without them even the most brilliant mind can be undone.”
Chapter 9 – Intimate Enemies
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Emotional intelligence in relationships = handling anger, criticism, and conflict constructively.
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Poor communication → resentment.
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Quote: “In the sweet clash of intimacy, emotional intelligence spells the difference between rancor and rapport.”
Chapter 10 – Managing with Heart
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Leadership requires empathy and social awareness.
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Emotionally intelligent leaders inspire loyalty and collaboration.
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Quote: “The leader’s mood is contagious.”
Chapter 11 – Mind and Medicine
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Stress & suppressed emotions harm health.
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Emotional well-being = stronger immunity, longer life.
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Quote: “Chronic anxiety, long-term anger, and depression wear down the body, making it vulnerable.”
Chapter 12 – The Family Crucible
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Family life shapes emotional habits.
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Emotionally attuned parenting builds resilience and empathy.
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Quote: “Childhood is a critical window for emotional lessons.”
Chapter 13 – Trauma and Emotional Relearning
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Trauma rewires the brain; but emotional relearning and therapy can heal.
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Quote: “The emotional brain learns in a way that is quite independent of the thinking brain.”
Chapter 14 – Temperament Is Not Destiny
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Genes ≠ fixed fate. Emotional skills can be learned.
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Quote: “IQ may set the limits, but emotional intelligence sets the floor for success.”
Chapter 15 – Emotional Literacy
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Education must include emotional intelligence alongside academics.
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) equips children for life.
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Quote: “The key to a more literate, empathic, and productive society is emotional literacy.”
✅ This gives you a chapter-by-chapter gist with one power-quote each for quick recall.
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