1. Surround yourself with higher emotional "IQs" than you
2. Read more
3. Practice active listening
4. Learn from your mistakes
   1. write down past mistakes
   2. pinpoint what went wrong
   3. what you can learn
5. Choose your leisure activities wisely
   1. chess club
   2. meditation group
   3. yoga
   4. book club
6. Embrace lifelong learning
7. See a therapist
   1. emotional outlet
   2. speak regularly about your feelings