Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence shatters the myth that IQ alone determines success, exposing how our ability to understand, manage, and harness emotions is far more vital in shaping our lives. With gripping scientific insight and psychological depth, Goleman unveils how emotional intelligence—rooted in self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation—not only predicts leadership potential and mental health but even overrides cognitive intelligence in real-world performance. He reveals that children and adults alike are neurologically wired for emotional learning, and that neglecting this aspect of development is silently fueling school violence, broken relationships, workplace dysfunction, and personal despair. Backed by cutting-edge neuroscience, Goleman shows how the brain’s emotional centers—especially the amygdala—can hijack reason, leading us to sabotage our best intentions unless we actively rewire our habits. The book isn’t just informative—it’s a wake-up call, a compelling manifesto proving that mastering emotion is not “soft”—it’s the core skill of thriving in a chaotic world.