Mastering the Art of Impressive Social Skills and Conversations | Invaluable Life Advice from Dasan Jeong Yakyong

Name: Mastering the Art of Impressive Social Skills and Conversations | Invaluable Life Advice from Dasan Jeong Yakyong
Uploaded: 2023-08-14 19:17:56
Description: Cultivate self-confidence, respect, and positivity through mindful words and actions, in order to lead a successful and fulfilling life.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "절대 만만하게 보이지 않는 처세와 대화법 | 다산 정약용의 주옥같은 인생조언" by 인생을 바꾸는 지혜

TLDR Cultivate self-confidence, respect, and positivity through mindful words and actions, in order to lead a successful and fulfilling life.

Key insights

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If you treat others carelessly, they will treat you the same way.
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Don't be swayed by others, be strong on your own.
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Don't let small changes in the situation sway you easily, like the surface of waves being blown by the wind; instead, stay grounded like deep water that remains undisturbed even by strong winds.
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"Doing is the right attitude in life, but don't push yourself too hard. If you try to force a big item in a small box, it will break." - It's important to take action in life, but also to find a balance and avoid overwhelming ourselves with excessive ambition.
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"Words weigh more than I thought...they cause resentment and bring disaster."
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Sitting upright with correct posture can improve judgment and clarity of thought, even when facing challenges or troubled emotions.
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Accumulating good deeds is the key to obtaining breadth and confidence in life.
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Striving for excellence doesn't mean being perfect, but rather continuously working towards improvement and not giving up.

Timestamped Summary

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Treat others with care and show your displeasure when hurt to avoid being seen as easy or despised.
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Be confident in expressing your opinions, avoid being easily influenced by others, and value yourself to gain respect from others.
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Don't make frequent changes based on small situations, stay grounded and clear in deep waters, and choose your words and thoughts wisely for a better life.
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Speak good thoughts and words, swallow unhelpful words, and hold onto the center firmly to live a positive and balanced life.
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Be mindful of your words, as they hold great weight and can either earn respect or cause resentment and disaster.
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Correct posture increases persuasive power, confidence, and creates a dignified image, while a slouched posture indicates something is not flowing properly and causes tension and stiffness.
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Cultivate a good spirit, avoid worry by putting up with wealth, have a proud mind, be faithful to work, and accumulate good deeds for a successful and confident life.
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Strive for self-control, acknowledge personal shortcomings, and avoid blaming others to achieve maturity and excellence, while embracing change and never giving up on the path to success.