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How to create an inclusive space for different personalities

Optimizing for introversion
March 08, 2021

Growing up, I always felt a bit different than the majority of kids in school. I was one of the quiet ones – but it was so much more than just being quiet.

I didn’t like to be called on randomly for an answer during discussions – in fact, I struggled with it deeply. I was never comfortable jumping into roundtable discussions that didn’t involve raising a hand, and I didn’t particularly enjoy group projects and always preferred to work alone.

Looking back, it felt like I was being forcefully shoved into a mold that didn’t fit my way of learning and participation.

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