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Even Introverts Dream of Greatness
We desire the same success as everyone else. | Freelancer Files #1
I am an ambivert, and, likely; you are too.
A what?
Ambiverts are people whose personalities fall somewhere in between “extrovert” and “introvert” characteristics. They “exhibit extroverted behavior to different degrees in particular situations. At other times, the same [person] will behave in an introverted fashion.”*
Fifteen years ago, I considered myself an extrovert. I was bold and my potential felt boundless thanks to factors including my age, excellent health, and having just graduated. Now, I lean towards being an introvert. My thoughts revolve around my to-do list and the stress that comes with managing my family, work, my health, and a myriad of responsibilities. This means I tend to pull back from situations where I need to engage in polite talk. I like to get to know people before I share anything about myself and lean towards meeting people one-on-one or in small groups versus large ones.
It’s nice to learn that the word ambivert helps to describe the evolution of my personality. It means I don’t have to pigeon-hole who I am. Many of us will fluctuate between feeling like an extrovert or an introvert throughout our lives. Right now, the extroverted part of me believes that the right combination of luck…
