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Today, I sit down with James Rojas‑Taylor to explore how acting techniques can be applied far beyond the stage and into everyday life. We discuss emotional literacy, emotional regulation, and why most people are never taught how to understand, control, or intentionally use their emotions. Mr. Rojas-Taylor explains how tools developed in professional acting can help people navigate relationships, leadership, stress, and identity with greater awareness and control.

Mr. Rojas-Taylor shares how his early experiences, military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and career as an actor shaped a unique system for understanding human behavior. We break down practical frameworks such as situational awareness, intentional empathy, and structured self-reflection, including how actors rehearse emotional responses and decision-making before stepping into high-pressure moments. This conversation highlights how these same tools can be used in job interviews, conflict resolution, parenting, and personal growth.

We also discuss his book All Your Best Selves, which serves as a guide for applying acting methodologies—such as the Stanislavski system, behavioral observation, and emotional rehearsal—to real life. This episode challenges the idea that emotional intelligence is innate and instead presents it as a teachable skill that can transform how individuals interact with the world, regulate their emotions, and lead healthier, more intentional lives.

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