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Mar 2021
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1089 How to Overcome & Take Back Control...

Lewis Howes
About this episode

"If you're struggling, struggle is normal, and breath into it. I think it's very powerful to think of who we want to be in this moment."

Today's guest is Dr. Susan David, who is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. She’s the author of the bestselling book, "Emotional Agility," which describes the psychological skills critical to thriving in times of complexity and change.

In this episode Lewis and Susan discuss what emotional agility is and how to develop it, the science behind values and why they’re so important, the biggest misconception people have about creating change in their lives, and so much more!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1089

Dr. Susan David's previous episode: www.lewishowes.com/604

Check out her website: www.susandavid.com

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