Be More Human
Episode 16 :
Dot Lung
In this episode, we talk about learning to be comfortable with discomfort and how it is a choice to be social and say hello to everyone. But to have an actual conversation or to build a relationship requires you to be authentic, curious, and find common ground. After all, we are all human. We all have emotions. We are all in the same boat. Once we recognize this it is the first step of departing our echo chambers and working towards something together.
We’re all in the same boat. We all share emotions. We’re all human!
While there may be setbacks big and small, all we need to do is learn and keep going. This matters because it’s all conversational now. Broadcasting your message isn’t sufficient or even relevant. Whether you like it or not, friends, collaborators, and customers can now have a conversation with you and/or about you. It’s critical to start serving others first, to engage, to adjust, and to have as many conversations as possible.
Episode Notes
General
Dot Lung is a social media consultant and travel expert.
Discussion about challenges of understanding and connecting with others in different contexts.
Discussion about personal experiences and growth through living abroad.
Building relationships and community requires practice and effort, especially in a foreign language.
Discussion about personal experiences and the importance of relationships and community.
Understanding the depth of relationships based on online and offline connections.
Discussion about personal experiences and challenges in starting a business.
The business experienced setbacks but provided valuable learning opportunities
Discussion about personal experiences and the importance of perseverance.
The speaker has different communities of friends based on nationality and profession.
Creating women-led and women-creative communities in Barcelona and Tel Aviv.
Collaboration is key for successful events and understanding the local community.
Communication is key in connecting with others and understanding their perspective.
Recognizing cues of mutual interest and engagement in a conversation or relationship.
Discussion about creating a community and improving neighborhoods through a podcast.
Ideas
Copying popular girls by saying hi and asking how people are doing
Discussion about the choice of how we show up in social situations
Importance of learning the local language to understand the culture and connect with people.
Adopting a kawaii and anime-style artwork significantly improved acquisition costs.
Next Steps
Finding ways to connect and work together is crucial, especially in complex situations.
Learn how to have conversations and be more human for better engagement.
Notes generated by tl;dv, slightly edited by me.
Links
Mother of Dragons by Dot Lung
Ladies, Wine & Design founded by Jessica Walsh
Ladies, Wine & Design Tel Aviv
Ladies, Wine & Design Barcelona hosted by Dot Lung, Stefania Talento, Gaby Francisco
Relevant Signals
Surgeon General: We Have Become a Lonely Nation. It’s Time to Fix That.
New York Times
Do Americans Even Know How to Agree?
Bulwark
The Quiet Catastrophe Brewing in Our Social Lives
Ezra Klein, New York Times
How to disagree at the dinner table
Axios
About Dot Lung
I’m Dot Lung. Dot stands for Dorothy, and Lung means “Dragon” in Mandarin. After growing up in Los Angeles, I traveled the world working on a variety of campaigns until I found a home in Barcelona. Since 2011, Barcelona has inspired me to be the magical and fierce being I am today. I started my social media career formally at OFFF Festival, where I was in charge of the online community and audience engagement. We developed their first steps of authentic, organic messages which continue to this day.
Before OFFF, I had been an active social media user since the days of MySpace where I had not only my personal profile but was also selling real estate through the platform! Not a digital extremist like me? It’s not for everyone, but based on my total immersion, I can help you create the optimum digital experience for your brand, personal identity, or campaign. My goal is to empower creatives to achieve their dreams. Plus, I have access to the top talent to incorporate your most magical aspiration and achieve your greatest goals.