Stop trying to be interesting and be curious instead

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If socialising exhausts you, check what's actually costing the energy. Usually it's not the people. It's the performance. Being interesting. Hiding what won't land. Waiting for them to go first.

I arrived late to a conference once. Everyone was already in groups. I felt alone in a full room. A friend texted: look around for someone who feels the same. Several people did. I sat down and asked simple questions. I stayed all evening and went home with energy.

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Next event, one rule. Ask, don't present. Find out one real thing about one person. Nothing about you has to land. Book link below.