I m an introvert, here s how I network with thousands of people

Get the Full StoryFor years, I made excuses to avoid these overwhelming social situations. Now I ve created a plan and actually look forward to attending.

As an introvert, I dread large conferences. I get invited to a number throughout the year, and I usually scramble to find excuses for why I can t attend. Since I have spent much of my career posing as an extrovert, some people are surprised to discover that I really don t enjoy networking at large gatherings. I worry about feeling overwhelmed by the crowds, not remembering people s names, having to sit alone for meals, drawing a blank and not being able to engage in small talk, and, of course, worried I won t know anyone there. Just thinking through all of this is absolutely exhausting.

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