Small talk is easy for extroverts but difficult for introverts. What are some of the other big differences between these types of people, and where they get their energy? What misconceptions do we have about introverts? What is the difference between happiness and comfort? On this episode, Dushka Zapata shares on communicating, cohabitating and collaborating with introverts.

Labelling yourself doesn’t matter. What matters is understanding yourself and knowing yourself. -Dushka Zapata

Takeaways

• A dead giveaway of an introvert is that they usually don’t pick up their phone, they want to text or want to get back to you once they are ready.

At the start of the show, we talked about some of the misconceptions people have about introverts, and why it’s less about labels and more about understanding yourself. Next, we talk about the importance of networking in a way that plays to your strengths. We also discussed what might be causing the opioid epidemic and what it has to do with people not wanting to feel. Towards the end of the show Dushku shared tips for better communication and understanding between introverts and extroverts.

We also discussed:

• The difference between preference and choice

Introverts and extroverts just differ on where they get their energy from. It doesn’t mean being one is better than the other. The key is just understanding what depletes you, because that allows you to present the best version of yourself to others. As you get to know yourself, and you pursue things that play to your strengths, and you begin connecting in ways that open up opportunities for you. Extroverts have to understand that it’s never personal when an introvert isn’t social, and introverts have to understand that extroverts get their energy from a different source. That doesn’t mean you can’t get out of your comfort zone once in awhile, though. Remember, to feel fulfilled you can’t feel comfortable too frequently.

Guest Bio
Dushka helps companies and people put into simple terms who they are, what they do, and where to go next. Her work comes to life through message development, presentation training, media training and personal brand development. It comes to life through executive coaching, workshops and public speaking. It comes to life through what she writes. Her first book is "How to be Ferociously Happy" and her second is titled "Amateur". Her third and newest book is "A Spectacular Catastrophe and other things I recommend". Find her work on https://www.quora.com/profile/Dushka-Zapata or buy her books here https://www.amazon.com/Dushka-Zapata/e/B01F2GZVYQ.