Relational
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Conversations feel awkward when the brain doesn’t get the reward signals it craves. This isn’t a flaw in your personality—it’s just untapped potential. By asking specific and engaging questions, you activate dopamine, the brain’s 'feel-good' chemical, making every interaction more rewarding.
When you try to be the same as everyone else, it’s boring. When you try to fit into a mold, you become forgettable. When you try to be 'normal,' you become dull. Just be yourself, because no one is like you. If you’re a little weird, own it. The right people will like you for it.— Vanessa Van Edwards
The full breakdown — the context, the shift, and a question to sit with — opens in the Insights app.
The thinker
Behavioral Researcher & Author
Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of 'Captivate' and founder of Science of People. She bridges social skills and neuroscience, offering strategies for creating meaningful connections.
Based on Vanessa Van Edwards: How to Make a Great First Impression, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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