On episode #20 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes details some of the limitations of online dating and explains why meeting people the old-fashioned way might be a better option.
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– by Wes Colton, Introvert Unbound
Obviously, online dating is one of the main ways people meet these days. Many introverts in particular consider these apps and sites to be godsends, making it possible to get dates without leaving the house.
While there’s no question online dating can enhance many people’s dating lives, I’m going to explain why, as a dating coach, I don’t often recommend it to my clients.
(Editor’s note: This article will be primarily discussing heterosexual relationships, as this is my expertise.)
On episode #19 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks gets personal and reveals a health concern that’s both bringing out the worst in him AND providing him some much-needed life lessons.
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On episode #18 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with David Richards, a 22-year-old introvert who came out of his introvert shell after dropping out of college to found his own email system provider, Enveloperty.
In this lively discussion, David and Wes talk about:
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– by Wes Colton, Introvert Unbound
Those of us interested in doing “inner work” have two conflicting schools of thought to choose from. The Self Help school teaches us to tackle our weaknesses while the Self Love school wants us to accept ourselves for who we are, flaws and all. Pretty much all of us end up enrolling in one school while ditching the other.
Self Helpers tend to focus on transforming their old “loser” self into a more successful version. Of course, since most Self Helpers set unattainable goals or goals at odds with who they truly are, they rarely achieve them.
Self Lovers prefer cultivating a mindset where they’re okay with their failures. Naturally, this reluctance to take action often means that their actual life situation doesn’t improve.
But what if you didn’t have to choose between the two schools and instead could embrace the paradox of self love and self help?
On episode #16 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes shares his experience of “Solo Manuary,” where he swore off dating for the entire month of January.
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On episode #15 of the Introvert Unbound Podcast, Wes talks with Jim Saunders, author of Introvert Shine: Career-Boosting Communication Hacks to Speak Confidently and Build Your Network, about how introverts can succeed in the workplace.
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