How Emotional Intelligence Is Your Secret Weapon To Unlocking Your Greatest Potential In Business With Itamar Marani
Do you want to unlock your greatest potential in business and achieve incredible results? In this special podcast episode, Jaryd Krause has invited Itamar Marani, who will share his expertise in emotional intelligence. Itamar's unique journey defied conventional education. He skipped university, immersing himself in real-world learning. At 18, he joined an elite Israeli Special Forces unit, engaging in a decade-long tenure in international counter-terrorism. In 2008, he became the youngest graduate of Israel's Air Marshal program. With a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, he excelled globally and led diverse teams, overseeing substantial assets as a billionaire's security chief for three years before departing due to ethical concerns. A close encounter with Al Qaeda while undercover spurred mentorship from Mossad's head psychologist. Now, through "The Arena," Itamar nurtures emotional fortitude and an effective mindset among entrepreneurs. Over 100 such individuals have benefited from his guidance, rooted in his multifaceted background encompassing special forces, counter-terrorism, psychological mentorship, and athletic achievement. His goal remains—equipping entrepreneurs with practical resilience and a mindset devoid of empty motivation. Today, here are the interesting topics that they have talked about: What holds people back from achieving incredible results? Why can some people come in guns blazing and get results while others are slower? And how do you uncover what is not true for you that’s holding you back, and how do you give yourself the space to re-shape your beliefs? They also discussed how and why men may find it challenging to feel emotions and learn the cues they need to listen to in order to make incredibly impactful decisions. How was emotional intelligence for myself and Itamar one of the best things for our growth? Lastly, Itamar shares a really cool story of his that pushed him to work on his emotional intelligence. Check out this episode and unleash your full potential in life and in business. Smash the ‘Play’ button to get started. Episode Highlights 04:30 The metal blocks that stop entrepreneurs from scaling their businesses 12:20 Is suffering a good thing to grow as a person? 19:30 How does having a clear view of reality help you achieve results? 28:25 Why stick to your values in the early stages of the business? 39:20 Feelings are not facts! 42:48 Why do people struggle with working on their emotions? Key Takeaways ➥ Continuing to do what has always worked may yield decent results, but it may not be the most efficient or effective way to achieve a goal. ➥ Fears can manifest as beliefs that hinder progress. Identifying these beliefs is crucial to understanding the source of resistance and reluctance to take necessary actions. ➥ It's essential to examine and question the beliefs that may hold entrepreneurs back from exploring new opportunities and approaches in their post-exit ventures. ➥ People may feel pressured to follow certain actions or paths based on societal expectations. It's essential to evaluate whether these actions align with personal goals and values. About The Guest Itamar Marani didn't go to university because he was getting an intense real world education. At age 18, he was drafted into the most elite unit in the Israeli Special Forces and spent over 10 years in federal and private international counter-terrorism units. In 2008, he graduated from the Israeli Shin Bet's prestigious Air Marshal program as the youngest person in the country's history. He’s a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under a 9x time World Champion and was ranked in the top 10 in the world at the amateur level. He led multinational teams of Navy Seals and other Special Forces veterans and managed assets in the 9-figure range as the chief of security for a billionaire, but he quit after 3 years because of the lack of integrity in the work environment. While working undercover abroad, he had a very close call with Al Qaeda that led to him working with and being mentored by the Israeli Mossad's head psychologist. He now leads "The Arena," which is a mindset accelerator focused on emotional fortitude and an effective mindset for entrepreneurs. He’s helped over 100 6-8 figure entrepreneurs evolve into better versions of themselves through group and private coaching His mission is to share everything he’s learned in the Israeli special forces, international counterterrorism, working with the Mossad's top psychologist and being an internationally ranked BJJ athlete. His focus is to help people forge an effective mindset, build emotional Emotional Fortitude and become the entrepreneurs they're capable of being (without any fluff or motivational BS). Connect with Itamar Marani ➥ Website: https://itamarmarani.com/BOB➥ Podcast: https://itamarmarani.com/podcast Resource Links ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/ ➥ Sonic Writer (AI Content Generator) - https://bit.ly/3ZjHRPX ➥ Generatepress (Fastest Wordpress Theme for blogs) - https://bit.ly/3LcD66i ➥ Rank Math (Wordpress SEO Plugin) - https://bit.ly/3Acyjf4 *This post may contain affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site/posts at no additional cost to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.