Very interesting article, Kenny. Thanks
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As I understand it, introversion doesn't mean that a person doesn't enjoy socializing or the company of other people. It just means that socializing drains energy from introverts, whereas extroverts draw energy from socializing. So the question is, after barbecues or other social events, do you feel amped up or tired?
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I had always wondered if there was some reason why I was so mentally exhausted by meetings and company dinners, yet I could hike or climb all day and not be tired at all.
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As far as reading and extroversion, I'm not really sure how that works. Would an extrovert be exhausted by reading? As an introvert I find reading to be exhilarating. In fact, if I'm reading a really good book I tend to want to put the book down and walk (or run) around. But after any social situation I'm exhausted.
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Ha! I thought I was crazy because I would sometimes do the same. It was like I had so much energy, I would explode if I didn't burn some off before I could read again.
I can't read before bed because it makes me too full of energy. I have to turn the TV on, as that makes me go brain dead in about 5 or 10 minutes (as long as it's not a history program
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