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“It is our responsibility to learn to become emotionally intelligent. These are skills, they’re not easy, nature didn’t give them to us - we have to learn them.” quote by Paul Ekman
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“It is our responsibility to learn to become emotionally intelligent. These are skills, they’re not easy, nature didn’t give them to us - we have to learn them.”

Paul Ekman

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Source Book: Emotional Intelligence, 2006

Emotional intelligence is a learned skill, not innate, requiring deliberate effort to develop.

In simple terms: Emotional intelligence must be learned.

Key Takeaway

Invest time in developing emotional skills.

Themes

psychology growth self‑awareness

Mood

inspirational encouraging

Type

educational practical

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

empathy self‑regulation social intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotional skill do you need most?
  • How will you practice it daily?
A Different Perspective

Learning emotions can be uncomfortable and requires practice.

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