Hi everyone,

In the latest video, I shared some of the ways I personally take conversations deeper, as well as what the research has to say. 

We can make everyday conversations more engaging and meaningful by doing things like asking insight-driven questions or by practicing engaged listening.

What stood out most to people I talked with afterwards was the idea of "shared reality" and how finding what we have in common is a natural path to deeper connection. 

Someone said it’s already shifting how he looks at people in his life: noticing what makes their current experience similar to his, instead of seeing what sets them apart.

I said this reminded me of a lyric from my favorite album:

“Say, ain’t we walking down the same street together on the very same day?” 

I think Paul Simon is playfully going for shared reality. 

If you haven’t seen it yet, I made a brief guide combining the insights from both conversation videos in the series (along with how to gracefully exit).

 Watch on YouTube

Upcoming Exploration:

My next video explores the one nonverbal behavior people ask me about more than anything else.

Thanks for reading and being part of the journey with me.

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