Daniel Goleman wasn't the first to talk about emotional intelligence. Many preceded him in introducing this term, but Goleman is the first to highlight the benefits of emotional intelligence and the impact of these skills on one's life.
Giving up control over situations beyond my control is not a piece of cake. For dozens of years, I tended to break out in cold sweats. When things went off the rails, I got anxious in a tick.
Feelings and emotions dominate how our energy is charged or discharged and thus majorly interfere with our capacity for work, creativity, and innovation, whether consciously or unconsciously.
There's no rhyme or reason in setting deadlines yourself because breaching them is always easier, so get people you trust to set them for you. Doing so can increase your productivity.