People who are optimistic see a failure as due to something that can be changed so that they can succeed next time around, while pessimists take the blame for the failure, ascribing it to some characteristic they are helpless to change.
Daniel GolemanIf you are doing mindfulness meditation, you are doing it with your ability to attend to the moment.
Daniel GolemanEmotional self-control-- delaying gratification and stifling impulsiveness- underlies accomplishment of every sort
Daniel GolemanEmpathetic people are superb at recognizing and meeting the needs of clients, customers, or subordinates. They seem approachable, wanting to hear what people have to say. They listen carefully, picking up on what people are truly concerned about, and respond on the mark.
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