Make Yourself Your Superpower

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In the early parts of my career I was labeled ‘a man of few words’. What was meant as a negative thing was actually my greatest strength.

Introverts get a bad wrap and are labelled for being antisocial, lacking confidence and often, somebody who is not a good public speaker. These are all myths.

Would you say active listening, self-awareness and reading the room are negative traits? These are all ‘natural introvert’ skills that are essentials in the communication toolbox.

Now, this email is not about introverts, its about using your core strengths to maximize your outputs. But the myth busting is important. ‘Introvert’ is not a negative label. Neither is ‘extrovert’.

They are just different.

And whichever side you fall on can be used to win at life. How?

Steer into what gives you energy

Introverts gain their energy from low stimulus environments. Extroverts gain their energy from high stimulus environments. That does not mean introverts can’t do well in high stimulus environments, or extroverts can’t do well in low stimulus environments, it just drains their battery harder.

There are times where you need to operate to your opposing preference, and that is okay. It’s the big moments in your life…