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@Shantanu I personally tried to read people before too and kind of never put effort into it. Later I learned without effort and a little bit of awareness how to read people. It was mostly subconscious for a longtime. Most people don't share the knowledge because they don't even know they possess it.

@Lynnel Not as far as I know, this was just a little insight and connecting the dots. It would make a great book.

You can either take your chance with the world or cower away from it. Be smart with it however.

I think Introvert and Extrovert are bullshit concepts. Anyways here are some tips and tricks here. I also like to start out with many people think they need to improve their social skills but really they always had it, its just the stress and anxiety are blocking their full potential. Confidence- Confidence is everything. Why you're not confident? You give to much power to other people. Everyday for 5 minutes repeat to yourself "I don't care about what others think, good or bad"(Stolen from Leos video). Now the other thing with confidence is don't think, do. The more you think the more stress comes. Also meditation can help greatly with this. Conversation Starting Material- It is ok to talk about yourself! Just don't hog up all the time. Also the more vulnerable you are willing to be the more vulnerable the other person is willing to be. So open up about yourself. Tell them about your hobbies and interests. Just flip it back on them when you're done. Also talk about small events happening with you and had a bit of detail.(Example: I bought a new couch today and the guy who sold it to me was a bit creepy). You can also talk to people about life itself. Why such and such happens. For small talk maybe more detailed then a "How are you?". Instead how about a "Hello Theresa, Is your cat still ripping up all the furniture." Notice how I addressed them by name and added a detail about their life. Basic and Random Stuff- Smile!(No seriously do it), Don't respond with a dull or sad face to people. Make sure you have an attractive energy coming out. Its all about the energy. If you're anxious and nervous, people, at least some can sense it. Also don't resist any anxious feeling or such when they come up, accept them. Source- I learned this all by myself so hopefully its more relatable.

Goodluck to you!

I don't think the problem is weed, I think the problem is your self control. Weed even has quite a list of benefits. You shouldn't shun it but limit it. I feel like you're a bit biased with this statement due to your tone and how you word it. Weed is much like sex, many benefits if used properly. It can be abused but that doesn't mean we should have an attitude of shunning it. Weed is bad but its ok to have sex right? That attitude sounds like it is based on a history of fearing of substances. Also weed isn't very artificial at all. It is a dried plant. I would say that soda is worse for the human body then weed.

Today was relatively boring, I spent the day at my grandmas. At least I got payed for it though. My daily routine went out the door today but at least I got a meditation session during the day. I got news of this forum during that time and decided that this would be a very interesting place to be.

Cursing is only bad if you let others tell you it is.

I mean when you don't know how, find out how. Have you tried reading up on how to get a job? I recommend you read "Think and Grow Rich" even though its not primarily focused on getting a job. Although it teaches quite a bit about it.