Loved this Raymond! Can't wait for the new essay formats either ☺️
Dumpling noodle soup is one of my faveeee comfort meals and I'll often have it for lunch if I'm working from home. If I've got some leftover cabbage or kale lying around I'll crisp that up too and chuck it in. It's the best!
Raymond, this was an interesting and reflective read. The word that stood out to me when you were discussing the meme was “shifting”. It reminded me of Matt Abrahams’ discussion in Think Faster, Talk Smarter about the difference between responses that support what another person is saying and those that shift the conversation back to you. When we resist the urge to tell our own anecdote and instead ask questions or simply invite the storyteller / our conversation partner to tell us more, we make it about them, not us.
I love listening to his podcast on my commute to work! Don’t remember the concept of shifting directly, but I’m sure my viewpoint has been heavily influenced by Matt
100% agreed on the meme virality thing.. I’ve also had a few notes go viral and it makes me question why I’m even posting on here and where the value lies.
Just realized I wasn’t even subscribed to you.. or maybe I unsubbed? idk, but looking forward to what’s coming in 2025!
Loved this Raymond! Can't wait for the new essay formats either ☺️
Dumpling noodle soup is one of my faveeee comfort meals and I'll often have it for lunch if I'm working from home. If I've got some leftover cabbage or kale lying around I'll crisp that up too and chuck it in. It's the best!
Yes so versatile!
Raymond, this was an interesting and reflective read. The word that stood out to me when you were discussing the meme was “shifting”. It reminded me of Matt Abrahams’ discussion in Think Faster, Talk Smarter about the difference between responses that support what another person is saying and those that shift the conversation back to you. When we resist the urge to tell our own anecdote and instead ask questions or simply invite the storyteller / our conversation partner to tell us more, we make it about them, not us.
I love listening to his podcast on my commute to work! Don’t remember the concept of shifting directly, but I’m sure my viewpoint has been heavily influenced by Matt
Ah, didn’t know he had a podcast! Must check it out
100% agreed on the meme virality thing.. I’ve also had a few notes go viral and it makes me question why I’m even posting on here and where the value lies.
Just realized I wasn’t even subscribed to you.. or maybe I unsubbed? idk, but looking forward to what’s coming in 2025!
Welcome (back?) !