200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Curtis Morley, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, entrepreneur, and self-described emotion artist. They discuss the significance of understanding authentic emotions vs. counterfeit emotions and how these distinctions impact leadership, personal growth, and recovery. Curtis shares his insights into emotional intelligence, emotional development, and his personal journey from tech entrepreneur to helping leaders build high-integrity lives. They emphasize emotional authenticity, curiosity, and the importance of addressing root-level emotional patterns to achieve transformative growth. Curtis also previews his upcoming book, 'Counterfeit Emotions,' which explores these themes in depth. Here's what you'll learn: -The True Meaning of Success Success is redefined from external achievements—like trophies, awards, and recognition—to an internal sense of fulfillment. True success is about what’s happening inside, not what’s displayed on a shelf. -Emotional Intelligence: The #1 Predictor of Success Across all areas of life, emotional intelligence is the top indicator of future success. It’s not about skills or degrees, but about understanding your own feelings and knowing how to manage them. -Failures as the Path to Growth Growth comes from failures, not just successes. Learning to let go, forgive, and stop playing the victim is essential. Most successful people have experienced significant failures, which often become their greatest blessings. -The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership True courage in leadership means being open and vulnerable—admitting when you don’t have the answers or need help. This authenticity makes leaders stronger and more relatable. -Kindness vs. Niceness: The Power of Boundaries Niceness can be a defense mechanism to avoid conflict, while true kindness starts with setting boundaries and being kind to yourself. You can only be as kind to others as you are to yourself. BUBS Naturals: I use BUBS Naturals daily for focus, recovery, and hydration—all built on a mission to honor a fallen Navy SEAL. Use code UNBEATABLE for 20% off any one time purchase or subscription at bubsnaturals.com Curtis Morely Links: Website: https://www.counterfeitemotions.com/ Unhooked Book: https://a.co/d/2w4iFDa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticcurtis/ Unlock your full potential and lead with courage, clarity, and purpose—join the Unbeatable Foundations Tribe and master the Five Mountains to become truly unbeatable in life and leadership. Join for free for 7 days: https://www.skool.com/unbeatable-foundations-tribe/about?ref=1a923afc32cd46168547585c83eea4ad Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial for more inspiring conversations on leadership, growth, and impact. Rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners. Share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments! Mark Links: Website: https://unbeatableleader.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Curtis Morley 00:17 Defining Success: Internal vs. External 00:31 Understanding Emotions: Guilt, Shame, Pain, and Misery 01:28 The Unbeatable Leader Challenge 02:31 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show 03:32 Curtis Morley's Entrepreneurial Journey 09:17 Emotional Development in Entrepreneurship 16:44 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 24:08 Counterfeit Emotions: Misery vs. Pain, Guilt vs. Shame 36:36 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 37:48 Nice vs. Kind: The Counterfeit Emotion 42:03 Transforming Conflict into Connection 44:00 The Pendulum of Emotions 45:45 Surrender vs. Resignation 48:27 Curiosity vs. Suspicion 56:08 Sobriety vs. Recovery 01:00:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #leadership #mental toughness #mindset #peakperformance #NavySEAL #executivecoaching #resilience #selfimprovement #growthmindset #unbeatablemind #highperformance #mindfulness #personaldevelopment #warriormindset #stoicleadership See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.