Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of supercommunication in relationships and the significance of effective communication when discussing money with a partner. The podcast explores personal stories and provides tips for improving communication skills, emphasizing the value of vulnerability, humor, and understanding others' reactions. It highlights the positive impact of deep, meaningful connections in various areas of life.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Ask Deep Questions
Ask 10-20x more questions than average to connect.
Use questions like "What do you do?" and follow-ups like "Why did you choose that career?"
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Reciprocity and Vulnerability
Deep questions encourage vulnerability, strengthening connections.
Reciprocity is key; share your own vulnerability after asking deep questions.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Spa Argument
Charles Duhigg and his wife argued about money at a spa, highlighting mismatched communication styles.
He wanted emotional understanding, while she offered practical budgeting solutions.
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Think about any great relationship that you have- whether that’s with your partner, a friend, or even a boss. In each of those examples, there’s a really good chance that you’re both really good at talking and relating to one another. At the core of any healthy relationship is the ability to feel heard and understood, and that’s why communicating is so important! That’s why we’re pumped to be joined by Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author known for his profound insights into productivity, habit formation, and the science of success. Charles is the author of the new book Supercommunicators, where he explores everything from how marriage counselors teach couples to hear what goes unsaid, to how NASA psychologists look for astronauts who are emotionally intelligent. Deep, meaningful connection to others is vital to living a fulfilling life, but practically speaking, it’s also really important when it comes to discussing money with a partner, which is just one of the many topics we discuss today.
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