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Mental Toughness vs. Emotional Intelligence

Reflection on the pros and cons of old school vs. new school resilience.

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I had a great conversation with my friend Kyle about the old thinking of mental toughness versus the new way of thinking with emotional intelligence. His insights made me realize we don't have to choose between them.

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Father | Husband | Military Resilience Instructor | BJJ Brown Belt | Functional Fitness Coach | Audiologist | Resilience is a skill that can be trained.
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