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Conversations with Strangers Around the World
1:21:30 - 1:29:05 (07:34)
The creator of 'Humans of New York' discusses his talent for making people feel comfortable enough to share their innermost thoughts in 30 minutes, and how it has led to thousands of conversations with strangers around the world through his work.
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The host and guest discuss the gift of being able to listen and connect with strangers on a deep level, as seen in the popular project Humans of New York.
1:21:30 - 1:23:22 (01:51)
Summary
The host and guest discuss the gift of being able to listen and connect with strangers on a deep level, as seen in the popular project Humans of New York. The ability to make others feel heard and understood can lead to powerful connections and a sense of community.
ChapterConversations with Strangers Around the World
Episode#321: Brandon Stanton — The Story of Humans of New York and 25M+ Fans
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Being present and giving all your attention to a person can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling conversation than only sticking to a set list of questions.
1:23:22 - 1:26:36 (03:14)
Summary
Being present and giving all your attention to a person can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling conversation than only sticking to a set list of questions. The ability to connect with someone on a personal level comes from experience and comfort in being able to sit with thousands of strangers without an ounce of self-consciousness, rather than by studying interview techniques.
ChapterConversations with Strangers Around the World
Episode#321: Brandon Stanton — The Story of Humans of New York and 25M+ Fans
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker has traveled to 30 different countries and talks to random people to learn about their lives.
1:26:36 - 1:29:05 (02:28)
Summary
The speaker has traveled to 30 different countries and talks to random people to learn about their lives. He had a conversation with a woman in the Philippines who shared that she ran away from home due to abuse from her stepfather, which she had never told anyone.