Maxim Levoshin

Why Social Intelligence Beats Degrees and Hard Skills

While everyone’s busy chasing new skills and diplomas, true winners are betting on social intelligence — the ability to understand others, sense boundaries, spread positive emotions, and build relationships that actually work.

What science says about human connection

I recently read Daniel Goleman’s “Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships” — and came away with one simple truth:

Without people, you’re nobody. And even with people, if you can’t relate to them — you’re still in trouble.

What really stuck with me

- Empathy isn’t about being nice — it’s a core superpower

- A colleague’s mood can literally impact your immune system

- One toxic coworker = slow-acting poison

- Your childhood attachments shape your relationship patterns for decades

Communication isn’t a soft skill— it’s one of life’s hardest skills

Bottom line

Want success, happiness, and a healthy mind?

Train not just your brain — but your ability to connect with other brains.

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