How To Date As An Introvert

Actionable Steps To Improve Your Confidence

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There is a line from The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene which perfectly applies to the subconscious mind of an introvert:

“Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.”

Who can relate? I don’t know about you, but that line resonates with me on a profound level.

You see, growing up in rural England, I was afraid of speaking, interacting, and meeting with new people. But as each day passed by, I began to develop a strong sense of self-awareness, which has cultivated me into the person I am today.

What’s the secret to becoming self-aware as an introvert? Restraint.

Talk Less

In my opinion, having the ability to restrain yourself against damaging words is genuinely a characteristic to be admired. After all, having the emotional intelligence to control your thoughts, actions & emotions tends to lead to much fewer conflicts in the grand scheme of life.

During the book, Greene speaks about how it’s essential to say less than necessary. For instance, “When you are trying to impress people…