From Extrovert to Introvert to Semi-introvert

From Extrovert to Introvert to Semi-introvert

Confusing title?


How can an extrovert person become an introvert and later semi-introvert? Definitely not possible right?

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Wrong, it is possible. A person's characteristics and strengths vary at each stage of life and during different circumstances.?

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Let me clarify, I am talking about myself. I was quite an extrovert till I was 7 years old. I would not shy from speaking with people or had stage fright. A dialogue is etched in my memory and as far as I remember, my parents may correct me, I was four, and apparently, I said hi to a stranger and asked: "Don't you know me, I am Dr. Partap Bhatia 's daughter." This is how I was.

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Fast forward to senior secondary and college, I only interacted with people whom I was close to or comfortable with. I would choose a place to sit where I am not at the forefront.?

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Now, can you imagine me as an Introvert, who is a trainer, speaker, and host? No, I come across as a very talkative and confident person. That is not my observation, but of a couple of people I know, who were shocked when I told them that I am an introvert. They exclaimed you don't appear so.?

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Well in many ways I am, but when I have to talk about innovation, IP, or entrepreneurship, the hesitation goes away, and the fear of being at the forefront vanishes, when I have to crack a deal.

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Did this change happen overnight? No, I had to work on myself to bring in the change.?And here it is what I did:

  1. The first step is to admit and embrace your shortcomings. Unless you yourself keep running from it, you can't work on it.?
  2. I pushed myself to deliver talks, interact with strangers, and network like a pro. You can overcome your fear only by facing it.?
  3. Know your audience, and whom you are going to meet to find a connection. I assure you the conversations become easy
  4. If you are wary of the attention in a room or of the camera in a virtual world, imagine you are talking to yourself. Life will be easier.

To know more about Mindset reimagination, watch my session at the Mindset Magic Summit held on January 28th 2023 :

https://www.youtube.com/live/EsHvPIRhsjc?feature=share

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