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...
Hello everyone! Happy 2025! I hope you’re doing well. Today, I want to share my personal reflections on an interesting conversation between Daniel Priestley and Steven Bartlett from The Diary of a CEO . They discussed why podcasts and long-form, unscripted content are becoming so popular. This topic is definitely outside of my usual day-to-day—after all, I don't own a company, nor do I work in broadcasting. I’m a cook, but I still find this discussion very insightful. You can access the full video here . *** Why Do People Want Longer Content? We live in a world full of quick social media updates, be it in the form of shorts, reels, or something else. Personally, I enjoy the convenience of bite-sized videos. I can't deny that it feels so satisfying and entertaining at the same time (more on this maybe next time). But I’ve also noticed that short clips often lack depth. Daniel suggests that, because there’s so much confusion and debate about “misinformation,” people want longer, ...