Always Say Less Than Necessary (The Power Of Nunchi) | Yoga 15
I talk too much. I get over-excited, especially in new interactions. I’m curious and enthusiastic and not brave enough to leave empty spaces. I feel a compulsion to fill the silence. And the problem with talking too much is that you can’t talk and listen at the same time. So I imagine I’m missing out on a whole lot.
I recently listened to a fantastic interview on The James Altucher Show with Euny Hong on the art of nunchi. Nunchi is a Korean concept, similar to emotional intelligence. Hong says for quick nunchi, “all you need are your eyes, your ears and a quiet mind.”
ADVICE ON ENTERING A NEW SPACE
“Understand when you enter a new environment, your task is to learn and absorb as much as possible.” Robert Greene
One aspect of nunchi is sensitivity to your environment. Here are a few of Euny’s recommendations for entering a new space. She says it’s like walking into an exam room where you’re being shown the answers to the test. If you just pay attention.
- Empty your mind of preconceptions. Even if the space is familiar to you, each time you enter a room, the dynamic is different.
- Take a breath. Don’t feel as though you need to say something or make a joke. If you wait long enough, most of your…
