Thoughts of the Week: October 13, 2023
Greatness isn’t tethered to extroversion.
Many people believe that being an extrovert is required to be successful – especially when it comes to founders, execs, and entrepreneurs. In reality, there are countless individuals who reach incredible levels of success by operating far more quietly.
They might not grab the headlines with their antics, and might not have a huge following on social media – but they’re often the silent killer others never see coming.
True aggression is found under the hood. When you worry what success “should” look – whether that’s exciting, extroverted, loud, or flashy – you prevent your own personality from rising.
The greatest people don’t always look the same, and most have a resilience that plows through the hard things, to do the things that are the furthest away from what others would likely find exciting. A great example? Most have learned how to lean into the "boring" stuff - it’s one key to becoming truly exceptional.
Don’t let the headlines fool you. Be yourself.
1. Everyone has an internal process. In this brief interview, Usain Bolt breaks down his headspace on winning.
2. Never wait for things to change, change them yourself.
3. An incredible graphic by @jaozolins showing the importance of putting in the work.
4. Embrace your inner boldness. Take off the brakes, and go all in.
Extroversion often strikes me as a red flag. Like they’re compensating for something.