Emotional Power

If I could go back and change one thing in my life, it would be learning to control my emotions at a much younger age.

A friend asked me this question recently:

"If you had to go back and change one thing, what would it be?"

And honestly, it got me thinking.

Now, I wouldn't change my mistakes because those experiences have shaped who I am today.

They've taught me invaluable lessons and helped me make money, but if there's one thing I wish I had learned sooner, it's emotional intelligence.

Growing up, we often hear about IQ, but the reality is that EQ—emotional intelligence—is what truly sets a man apart.

It’s not about how smart you are on paper; it’s about how you handle yourself when life throws curveballs your way.

Think about it: when your boss fires you out of the blue, do you lash out, or do you keep your cool and make a logical decision?

In those moments of chaos, are you the man who maintains his frame, or are you the man who crumbles under pressure?

I’ve been there myself.

There were times when I was making good money, but anxiety was eating me alive.

I let emotions drive my decisions, and guess what?

It led to poor choices.

Most men struggle with this. They’re new to business, new to life, and they haven’t yet seen how unpredictable things can get.

When the pressure is on, we often wish for a mentor, someone to guide us through those emotional storms.

I didn’t have that mentor back then, and it cost me.

Why do we make emotional decisions?

Because we lack experience in the game.

When you don't have experience, your emotions run the show. But here's the thing: you need a process for decision-making.

If you know you make impulsive decisions, set up a system. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about stepping back and looking at the data.

Yes or no—what are the potential outcomes?

What’s the most logical choice based on the facts?

For me, it's become almost robotic: strip away the emotions, examine the facts, and make a choice based on data.

What’s the worst that could happen?

What’s the best possible outcome?

Make your decision based on reason, not on how you're feeling in the moment. This kind of logical, data-driven thinking has been crucial to my success.

It's what's allowed me to not just make money, but to truly understand business on a deeper level.

If you can master emotional intelligence, you'll avoid the pitfalls that come with emotional decision-making. And that’s the secret most men miss.

Your emotions are always there, whispering in your ear, pushing you one way or another.

But the best decisions are often the ones that go against what your emotions are telling you. It’s about doing what makes sense, not what feels right in the moment.

I hope this resonates with you.

Cheers to making decisions that take you further in life.

Go Kill It Man
- JP