Why Not Understanding Your Emotions Is Silently Destroying Everything You're Building, with Elite Performance Coach Steve Cullen
The Optimist - A podcast by Jake Hurwitz - Wednesdays

What if everything you knew about handling conflict was wrong? In this raw and honest conversation with elite performance coach Steve Cullen, we dive into my journey of completely transforming how I approach conflict, emotions, and modern masculinity. After a chance meeting at a Santa Monica coffee shop, Steve challenged me to try something radical: 30 days without engaging in any conflict. What started as a simple challenge turned into a complete rewiring of how I approach leadership, relationships, and what it means to be strong in 2024. 💡 Key Insights: 1. Why 99% of your "urgent" emotional reactions don't matter after 48 hours 2. How to turn conflict into connection 3. The modern definition of "provide and protect" 4. Why emotional intelligence is the new competitive advantage in business