Alex Lathbridge

And conscientiousness, you know, things like being disciplined, reliable, organized, traits which you might expect to have a really positive impact in the world of work.

they had very little impact on sales at all, which could be disappointing news for any hard-working conscientious introverts out there.

And then in other times, you might think there's a hole in my team.

I need someone more introverted.

So our listener, Daniel, he works in communications and he considers himself an introvert.

And so he's had to adapt.

But from what you're saying, humans aren't as simple as introversion, extroversion.

There are all of these other variables that perhaps he didn't really take into account.

So Daniel, you may be an introvert, but if I had to guess, I'd probably say that you score rather highly on agreeableness.

I've met you, so I should know.

And you seem rather conscientious too, ready to show up and put in an honest day's work.

Now the beautiful thing about humanity is that we're all so different and the world needs all of us.

All of the introverts and extroverts, all of the people who are open to new experiences and the ones who see the value in tradition.

All the conscientious people making plans and sticking to them and their uninhibited counterparts who thrive on spontaneity.

The world needs all of us.

So Daniel, stop focusing so much on the things that you can't do and focus instead on the things that you're brilliant at.

One of which is reading this week's credits.