Episode 5 - Dao Nguyen

Summary

Some of you may know one of my 4 brothers, Dao. He’s known to be a quirky fun guy who usually does things unconventionally. In this episode, be ready to tap into a wide range of emotions as we talk about his bohemian lifestyle and how he better understands others and builds empathy through non-violent communications. We even open up about depression and self-acceptance and wait for it….we cry at question time [42:29].

Questions and Time Stamp

Scan your resume [1:24]
While you were living in the different cities, how were you making money? [2:48]
Why did you decide to live a more free-spirited lifestyle rather than having a full-time career? [4:25]
Some people may find a bohemian lifestyle as he’s just lazy, he doesn’t know what to do, he’s not disciplined, he’s lost, he’s irresponsible. Does that describe you? [5:43]
What was your college major? [7:32]
Why did you not graduate college? [8:08]
Had you found a major you were more interested in, do you think you would have finished college? [9:02]
Considering that you didn’t graduate college, do you feel envy or jealousy towards other people? [9:46]
How do you define success? [11:04]
What are you really good at? [13:10]
When it comes to solving problems and disagreements, what is your thought process or approach? How do you resolve disagreements? [13:35]
Why do you avoid conflict? [15:14]
What are the steps you take to resolve disagreements? (Follow up questions) [17:49]
How do you deal with people who complain? [20:25]
Are you saying that if you identify their needs and understand them, then they will complain less? {22:41]
Are you saying to only engage with someone who complains if you have the capacity to do so? [24:09]
What’s your secret to provide empathy to others without judging? [26:28]
What is Nonviolent Communications (NVC)? [27:50]
How do you build emotional intelligence to practice NVC? [31:24]
How do you refrain yourself from giving action instead of empathy? [34:02]
What’s the script when you empathize with other people? [35:53]
Step 1 when you self-empathize, are you telling the other person how you feel or do you only think about it in your head? [38:40]
Step 3 when you make a clear request, what's the script? [39:10]
Why were you were in a depressed state to where it caused you to not finish college? [40:10]
When I hear depression, I connect that to the words “unhappy and lonely.” Did you feel that way too? [41:40]
During that time in college, did you know you were depressed or was it only in hindsight? [42:29]
LIGHTNING ROUND [51:59]
What advice would you give someone who doesn’t want a traditional career and who is interested in a bohemian lifestyle like you? [55:39]
What’s your advice for someone who wants to build empathy for others? [56:56]
Any books, articles, resources you recommend? [57:17]

Resource Links

Nonviolent Communications by Marshall Rosenberg

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Guest Bio

Dao Nguyen is… whatever he wants to be on any given day. He does not have a traditional career, but rather chooses to live his life as authentically as possible, and that often means having the freedom to do what he wants whenever he wants. Dao hosts guests on Airbnb in Austin and his hobbies include hosting NVC circles, acroyoga, dance, and photography. You can follow him on Instagram @yogidao.

Hosted by

Jessica Nguyen

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