There's this jerk of a cognitive bias called the Spotlight Effect.
We tend to place more importance on ourselves in any given social situation.
And we tend to overestimate the amount that other people notice us.
When it comes to improving our people skills, this isn't helpful.
Here's how to use it to your advantage!
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(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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If you've ever caught yourself thinking "They think I'm awkward/quiet/shy" then you've fallen into the mind-reading trap. (It's okay, we all do at some point)
Mind reading isn't doing you any favors in social situations. In this episode, we'll cover the mind-reading trap and how to avoid it!
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode?
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How you introduce others matters!
In this episode, we'll talk about how you can take your introductions to the next level. (This is an easy way to stand out and be likable.)
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the difference between goals and systems.
Goals are great, but they keep you in a constant state of failure.
If you've always been a "goal person" then you need to check out this episode like yesterday.
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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Does being really really ridiculously good looking = better people skills?
The answer might surprise you.
(Hint: Focus on what you can control, and you can control a lot)
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(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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"Be yourself!"
"Be confident!"
These are things that you'll hear a lot as you improve your people skills. Should you follow this advice? What does "Be yourself!" even mean?!
I explain more in this episode.
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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A LOT can happen in 10 years. In this episode, I'll walk you through an exercise by Debbie Millman that will help you get clear on what your life could look like in 10 years.
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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We all have a lot of things we WANT to do, but wanting doesn’t mean much without deciding to take action.
Learn the difference between wanting and deciding and take action to improve.
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode?
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It can be tough trying to stay social during quarantine. Here are a couple of tips to help you stay social and improve your people skills!
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(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode?
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I'm trying a new format with this episode. (First in a series) You'll learn a people skills tip in about 10 minutes or less. Let me know what you think!
This is a borderline superpower that will help you be your best socially. It took me years to learn this, and you'll learn it in about 8 minutes.
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Be sure to go to Become More Compelling and get your free 56-minute audio guide on joining & enjoying group conversations.
(You'll also get articles, podcasts, videos and much more to help you supercharge your people skills!)
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Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode?
Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.