We Are Feeling Machines That Think

Short Summary

Why do so many high-achieving professionals feel unfulfilled? In this profound conversation, Pankaj and Sahil talk with Judith Gordon, a lawyer-turned-UCLA professor and mindfulness expert, about the missing ingredient in demanding careers: emotional intelligence. Judith dismantles the myth of pure logic (we are "feeling machines that think"), provides a simple tool to manage frustration called "Name It, Tame It," and reveals the single most important question to ask yourself when you feel stuck. This is a masterclass for anyone feeling burnt out, misaligned, or ready to build a more intentional life.

Takeaways

• Intentionality is key. A fulfilling life and career are built by repeatedly asking, "What is my intent?"
• Mindfulness and EQ are two sides of the same coin. Both are about developing self-awareness, self-regulation, and using curiosity to stay out of judgment.
• You are a "feeling machine that thinks." We cannot make a decision without an emotional component. Ignoring your emotions doesn't make you more logical; it leads to worse decisions.

Soundbites

• "A big piece of living a fulfilling life is intentionality."
• "How do we thrive in a hyper demanding world? I think for most of us, we have this inner drive to thrive."
• "Mindfulness and emotional intelligence are two sides of the same coin."

Keywords

Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Law, Lawyer, Career Change, Fulfillment, Values, Burnout, Mental Health, Judith Gordon, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Intentionality, High-Performance, Self-Love

Guest Information
Judith Gordon

• Website:  judith-gordon.com 
• Email: [e-mail]
• Linkedin: Judith Gordon, JD

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