Daily Summary:
- Distance hiked: 0
- Starting point: Stockholm
- Midpoint: Denver (My whereabouts right now)
- Endpoint: Kalispell (My tobeabouts in a few hours, in shalah)
- Weather conditions: Nice
Daily Reflections:
Woke up at 3:20 AM after a solid two hours of sleep. Just the way to start an adventure, right? Munich provided a much-needed coffee, a small comfort before the madness of travel set in. Spent 11 hours on a flight to Denver, consuming “Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg. It’s fascinating how people can communicate superlatively while you’re crammed in a flying metal tube with recycled air.
Watched a movie about a beekeeper, which was slightly less exciting than it sounds. Managed a blissful 30 minutes of sleep somewhere over the Atlantic. I’m now up for over 24 hours, so I’m starting to hallucinate that the airport announcements are poetry.
The snow-covered mountains on the horizon from Denver Airport sure look amazing and inviting, a promising prelude to the adventure ahead. Hoping fervently that my tent sticks and hiking poles make it through this travel labyrinth to their final destination in Kalispell. Oh, and I had to ditch my olive oil at security because it was 125 ml. In retrospect, I should have just gulped 25 ml right there and then. Tired doesn’t even begin to cover it.
4 responses to “Day 1 – June 28: Take off”
The good news is that the blog is up and running just in time for the adventure!
Stop letting AI make the jokes. You are funnier than this.
About the book. A few interesting concepts and anecdotes, mostly US secret services, that display the importance of communication (ears, eyes and mouth).
A chatgpt summary below that I approve but not applaud
“Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg explores the nuances of effective communication and offers strategies to improve conversational skills. Duhigg identifies three types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social—and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and aligning with the type of conversation at hand. This alignment helps in understanding and responding to the complex emotions and beliefs underlying human interactions.
The book delves into the concept of “synchronization,” where effective communicators align neurologically with others, influencing the flow and outcome of conversations. Duhigg uses various examples, from jury rooms to corporate boardrooms, to illustrate how recognizing and adapting to these conversation types can lead to more meaningful connections.
Key takeaways include the importance of asking emotionally engaging questions, preparing for conversations by listing discussion topics, and being aware of the conversational needs—whether to be helped, hugged, or heard. These strategies are backed by a mix of scientific research and real-life stories, making the book a practical guide for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills
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