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Why personal intelligence
- 1. Press enter tocontinue Why Personal Intelligence? (EQ + IQ) 8 Myths Disproven by Science
- 2. Science: EQ AllGrown Up! Launched 1999 Launched 2015
- 3. Exhilarating Disruptive Revolution Ifyou are not disrupting your industry, someone else will be?
- 4. Myth-busting People resist changebecause they believe in myths science has disproven.
- 5. Myth 1: Brainis fixed &immutable fMRI takes a peek into the brain Findings: • Brain structure is not fixed • It is a ‘plastic’ mouldable structure This means: • We are more flexible than we think • We can adapt to change
- 6. If you don’tuse it ... Our brain is refreshed and stimulated by newness Perhaps we need to fear predictability (boredom) rather than change
- 7. Myth 2: Genesdetermine our lives Scientists agree: Genes X Environment (creates infinite possibilities) Nature vs Nurture (a futile argument and a limiting myth) There is no such thing as pure genetic determinism
- 8. Freedom to choose Ourlives are not dictated to by the contents of our ‘jeans’ (or our genes ). We have more freedom than we think.
- 9. Myth 3: Personalityis fixed
- 10. Thoughts ‘wire-up’ thebrain Memes (units of social conditioning) soft-wire the brain and we get into the habit of behaving according to who we think we are – this we call our ‘personality’.
- 11. You are notyour brain Not all memes are true, neither are they necessarily useful. We don’t need to believe every thought (meme) that meanders through our brain.
- 12. Myth 4: Youcan’t trust feelings
- 13. Mood: the emotionalhabit we’re in Emotion: the life-giving system that runs the traffic between our brain and body. Feelings give us important feedback about our wellbeing (our energy levels)
- 14. Happiness is moodstasis (balance) Stormy moods are warning lights – emotions tell you what is threatening your happiness?
- 15. Brain follows whatfeels good Any activity used to soothe unhappy feelings can become an addiction: arguments, shopping, tv, junk food, social media, complaining, gambling, procrastination, needing to be right ...
- 16. Unfelt emotions >>>addiction Addiction (defn): something you can’t stop New research shows how you can break free
- 17. Myth 5: The‘law of attraction’ ‘If our thoughts had the magnetic power to attract material goods and/ or money our heads would stick to large metal objects like our cars or refrigerators.’ Barbara Ehrenreich: Scientist & Author of Bright-Sided How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
- 18. The brain likesshortcuts Shortcuts such as ‘magical thinking’ appeal to our energy-efficient brain but ...
- 19. Magical thinking isde-motivational Techniques to ‘manifest’ success use the energy needed to get on with the task or challenge. 20 years of research into starry-eyed day dreaming shows you do worse when you use magical thinking.
- 20. Mind Power –Magic Wand? Quick Fixes: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is!
- 21. Myth 6: Multi-taskingis efficient Multi-tasking usually means doing everything half-heartedly
- 22. Life-load internet stimulation expectation complaints noise change activity twitter aggression fear pollution facebook instagram entertainment toxinsthrills decisions technology commitment media talk concern worry choice miserywork people possessions fatigue information messages indulgence traffic stress debt television violence greed attitude demands ego criticism spending busy spin pressure indoctrination manipulation deceptionconsumption shopping distraction anxiety eating boredom moaning partying arroganceinsecurity Overload Overload We wanted more & we got it Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Stress!
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- 24. Myth 7: Self-esteemis important The emphasis on self-esteem is producing narcissism
- 25. Confidence produces results Confidenceis about ability Approx 10 000 hours of deliberate practise produces expertise from ability ‘Deliberate practise’ requires feedback and Improvement
- 26. Mantra for beingfuture fit
- 27. Myth 8: Liveyour passion ... ... and the money will follow
- 28. Passion helps but... "I play tennis for a living even though I hate tennis, hate it with a dark and secret passion and always have.“ Andre Agassi, eight-time Grand-Slam champion & still considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Greatness is produced by sweat, persistence, grit, mental strength, and dogged determination.
- 29. So, what makeschange possible?
- 30. We are ourhabits Perception = thinking habits Mood = emotional habits Health = physical habits Personality = behavioural habits Wellness = all the above habits rolled into one
- 31. Good news Our habitswere programmed in and with persistence and determination we can re-programme (or rewire) these habits and keep reinventing ourselves.
- 32. Benefits of shakinghabits Live comfortably in your own skin Think clearly Make well-informed decisions Live your priorities Find more energy Focus Make margin Enjoy uncluttered relationships (at work and at home) Manage inevitable conflict Gain cooperation Confidently produce Make things happen Enjoy life Live happily ever ... NOW!
- 33. If you wantreal science to help you develop future fit teams who are inspired by change contact Steph @: [email protected] www.eqsa.co.za Tel: +27 11 486- 1211 Personal Intelligence: Future Fit Now available at leading bookstores and Amazon.com (Kindle)