Workout
Warmarama
SSH IC 15x
Muricans IC 10x
Squats IC 10x
Windmill IC 10x

Thunderstruck (brutal)
SSH during song
Burpee every time the words Thunder or Thunderstruck are said (33 burpees)

EMOM for 10 minutes
10 Muricans
10 dips
10 squats

Peoples chair for 1 minute
Air press IC 10X

Mary
LBC IC 15x
Low flutter IC 20x

3rd F

Today was an open discussion on Empathy. We discussed the difference in empaths, empathy, sympathy, and emotional intelligence. There were varying viewpoints, but all seem to agree that all the points were valid. We seemed to spend a good bit of time on the semantics which initially came across as unfruitful for us all. Actually, though the challenges with semantics around which word means what is reflective of our society as a whole.

Here’s a summary of what we captured:

Sympathy, empathy, and emotional intelligence are distinct yet interconnected facets of human interaction that shape our understanding of and connection with others. Sympathy involves feeling compassion or sorrow for another person’s struggles or misfortunes, often from a distance. It reflects an emotional response to someone else’s situation without necessarily fully understanding or sharing their feelings.

Empathy, on the other hand, delves deeper into the emotional realm. It goes beyond acknowledging another’s emotions to actually experiencing and understanding them. Empathy requires the ability to put oneself in someone else’s shoes, to feel what they feel, and to comprehend their perspective. It is a profound emotional connection that fosters genuine understanding and support.

Emotional intelligence, while related to sympathy and empathy, encompasses a broader set of skills. It involves the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the capacity to perceive and navigate the emotions of others effectively. Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, social skills, and empathy. It is a key factor in building meaningful relationships, fostering collaboration, and navigating the complexities of human emotions in various social contexts.

To discover more about oneself in these domains, consider the following questions:

• Sympathy:
• When faced with someone else’s challenges, do you naturally feel a sense of compassion or concern?
  • How do you express sympathy, and is it primarily through emotional support or practical assistance?
  • Try this:
    • Actively seeking opportunities to offer support and understanding to those facing difficulties.
• Developing a habit of reaching out to friends or colleagues going through tough times.
• Empathy:
  • • • Can you recall a time when you genuinely felt and understood someone else’s emotions as if they were your own?
      • In challenging situations, do you find it easy to connect with others on an emotional level and offer meaningful support?
      • Try this:
        • Practicing active listening to better understand others’ perspectives.
        • Engaging in activities that foster perspective-taking, such as reading diverse literature or volunteering in different communities.

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• Emotional Intelligence:

  • How well do you understand and manage your own emotions in different situations?
  • Can you adapt your communication style to effectively connect with others and navigate emotional dynamics?
  • Try this:
    • Reflecting on personal emotional triggers and working on strategies for self-regulation.
    • Seeking feedback on interpersonal interactions to identify areas for improvement in social skills.

MOLESKIN

Feelings are tough for a bunch of guys. Talking about talking about feelings is even tougher. The point is we don’t have to join GOO Nation to show a little kindness to our wives, kids, friends, and co-workers. Offering a kind word when someone needs to hear one or to acknowledge someone’s struggle gives them the gift of feeling seen, heard, and cared for. Sometimes that’s enough. Being able to read the room is key to being a great leader as many people in your family or your team may be in different places on their journey. Emotional Intelligence allows us to meet our tribe members where they are and bring them all along together.

As always, honored to sharpen iron with you gents.

TBC, Thunderstruck still sucks. Not as bad as the Michigan, but it does suck. I did hear the Burpee Challenge uttered today. We’ll have to see if anyone is willing to give that a shot. I’m down.