Reps! are needed as much as theory
Key Learning -> Sometimes being like forrest grump character can take you a long way. Finally recovered from a cold and my plan for was simple, finish 2 classroom courses and then go out to execute and gather get some insta's. During the ride, expectations started to build up and could feel the fear. Then stopped myself and began internal talk. Come on, what are you afraid of? Who is going to carry the boat? the Goggin style reminder changed mindset. Was no longer controlled by fear. Later, while having lunch, a girl sat across from me. I pressed the convo button “Excuse me, do you know if any kind of event is happening in the city today?” She smiled and said she was not sure but that something is always happening around here. Her accent caught my attention so I asked, “Your accent sounds interesting, are you from XYZ?” She nodded, and when I asked what she did, she mentioned that she worked at a food place which I often visit. I told her I love that spot and asked for recommendation. She suggested something spicy, and I joked, “Can we ask for less spicy?” Then I asked, “Where do you think I’m from?” She guessed India, and I played along by saying, “Maybe. Neither yes nor no.” We both laughed and started talking about Indian food. It felt natural and easy. When I said, “Let’s connect on Instagram and maybe grab Indian food sometime,” she took my phone and entered her ID herself. (The request is still pending, but honestly that part does not matter). Looking back, I could have made the goodbye smoother. Since she walked in the same direction as I did, it might have looked as if I was following her. And also like @Minje Kim mentioned vocabulary does matter today vocab was like a of a simp. The important thing is that I acted instead of overthinking. After that, I felt different. Every conversation that followed flowed naturally. My energy was high again and my confidence was restored. It felt as if my social battery, or to put it bluntly my balls had been recharged.