Surgeons save lives with steady hands and razor-sharp focus. Yet, when challenged on small things like communication or schedules, even these extraordinary professionals can unravel. This reveals the hidden truth: mastering technical skills isn’t enough. What we forget and desperately need is emotional navigation. It shapes every decision, relationship, and moment of resilience. Without it, brilliance falters. This invisible skill is the missing curriculum of life, yet it holds the keynot just to surviving, but truly thriving.