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Introvert? Extrovert? Which vert are you???
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I am an unabashed extrovert. As for bass, I have a job to do and that does not include “being the show”. My #1job is to make sure everything reconciles musically speaking. I’m way to busy mentally analyzing what everybody else is doing anticipating what they are going to do. I may give the appearance of being introverted on stage, as I’ve said, I have all the visual entertainment value of a potted plant, but there is no doubt, I’m an extrovert.
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Extrovert most of the time and not shy...
However I like my alone time on occasion.
However I like my alone time on occasion.
I’m a true introvert/extreme INTJ personality type. I’m very capable of being in the spotlight and playing the role of an extrovert quite effectively when it’s needed, but it takes a lot out of me and is never my preference. I like when people pay attention to the music I make, but I’d rather not have attention focused on me personally. I’d much rather help others stand out than stand out myself, but that probably isn’t a bad thing for a bass player.
A fully formed human who doesn't fit into reductive "this or that" categories and is not static in behavioural tendencies.
Several tests have shown me to be an introvert, but I live and function in an extrovert world (shift leader, manager, band leader, band leader, raising four kids).
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Interesting topic.
Like many (most?) of us, I am an introvert by nature.
But I’ve noticed that, the older I get, and the more I interact with other people, many of whom are not as clever/smart/knowledgeable/charismatic/interesting as they think they are, the less I care what they think of me. Which means I’m getting gradually less self-conscious. Which means I’m gradually becoming an extrovert.
It feels a bit strange actually...
Like many (most?) of us, I am an introvert by nature.
But I’ve noticed that, the older I get, and the more I interact with other people, many of whom are not as clever/smart/knowledgeable/charismatic/interesting as they think they are, the less I care what they think of me. Which means I’m getting gradually less self-conscious. Which means I’m gradually becoming an extrovert.
It feels a bit strange actually...
no they are not
I like the way you nuance.Interesting topic.
Like many (most?) of us, I am an introvert by nature.
But I’ve noticed that, the older I get, and the more I interact with other people, many of whom are not as clever/smart/knowledgeable/charismatic/interesting as they think they are, the less I care what they think of me. Which means I’m getting gradually less self-conscious. Which means I’m gradually becoming an extrovert.
It feels a bit strange actually...
I'm a probably a classic extrovert. I get depressed and lonely if I don't have enough people-contact. Social events energize me. I love to rehearse and hang out with other musicians and I love to perform. I seldom run out of things to talk about.
Solid description of the difference between the two personality types. Just because someome is one or the other doesn't mean that they can't act in and enjoy the other role, it just affects their batteries differently. I too am quite introverted, but it doesn't mean I can't perform or enjoy the extroverted aspects of my job, my band, or the other things that I do. But it does mean that doing so drains my batteries and I have to spend alone time to recharge them. I have learned my limits and take care of them.
It also doesn't mean that an extrovert can't enjoy solo experiences and perform them well. It just means that they get to a point where they have to spend time with a crowd to recharge their batteries.
Being an introvert didn't affect my decision to pick up the bass. At the gig I'm acting in the extrovert role regardless because I'm performing. And I love it. However, when it's over I'm ready to spend some significant time alone.
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I once heard an interesting definition of introvert and extrovert from a psychologist friend (that seems to echo what others have posted). What she said was:
Extroverts feel recharged after being in a group of people or a social situation. Introverts feel drained after the same kinds of social interactions.
I'm an introvert, and have become more introverted over time. However I can "scan" like an extrovert and turn on gregariousness and social interaction. But I come away drained and very much in need of downtime afterward.
I should have figured it out early - as a teen one reason that I wanted to play music is that I could be cool at parties without having to talk to people...
On the other hand, I'm very, very comfortable speaking to crowds, presenting, teaching, public speaking, and talking from the stage.
Extroverts feel recharged after being in a group of people or a social situation. Introverts feel drained after the same kinds of social interactions.
I'm an introvert, and have become more introverted over time. However I can "scan" like an extrovert and turn on gregariousness and social interaction. But I come away drained and very much in need of downtime afterward.
I should have figured it out early - as a teen one reason that I wanted to play music is that I could be cool at parties without having to talk to people...
On the other hand, I'm very, very comfortable speaking to crowds, presenting, teaching, public speaking, and talking from the stage.
Beta male, functional introvert. I can deal with the attention that comes from being on stage, but I neither crave nor desire it. Playing live and holding it all together is its own reward. Offstage, crowds kinda freak me out. Not to the point of Enochlophobia, but close.
Haha, yeah I'm too introverted to but one up right now, but will I be the same tomorrow?
