Kennice Setiadi

I recently watched an interview between Chris Williamson and Morgan Housel. I did not expect to take notes, but I did anyway. The conversation drifted from relationships to housing, to legacy. It felt like someone calmly pointing at how humans actually behave. These are the ten ideas that stayed with me after the video ended. I am writing them down so I can come back to them later. 1. People Remember You by How You Make Them Feel One of the earliest and most understated points in the interview is also one of the most powerful: people remember you by how you make them feel, not by how impressive you are. Psychological research consistently shows that people enjoy conversations where they talk more, not where the other person performs better. Studies on active listening demonstrate that remembering names, asking thoughtful follow-up questions, and showing genuine curiosity create stronger social bonds than wit or intelligence. Neuroscience adds another layer: talking about oneself activa...