This is the world I live in, constantly hearing and seeing the hidden truth despite all the pretentiousness.
Jhani. Howard student, c/o 2013. Philosopher by nature. Musician, orator, writer, entertainer by form.
This is the world I live in, constantly hearing and seeing the hidden truth despite all the pretentiousness.
I use to loathe the saying “no new friends” as Drake so infamously coined it. But at this point or place in my life, at which I’m laying the groundwork for things to take off (and I’m confident they are about to) I have gained great insight on what is meant by said phrase. Previously, it simply came across as obnoxious and presumptuous. But that’s because I was incorrectly interpreting it as a general statement. Drake isn’t so naive such that he doesn’t recognize the necessity of networking and new relationships. His accomplishments to date are proof of this, which are simply impossible if one adheres to the phrase in a strictly general sense. Anyway, I now understand Drake to be speaking very specifically, referring to average, run-of-the-mill people…especially those people who knew you or knew of you before the fame, who wrote you off as a nobody going nowhere. Those people for whom it is possible to access you because of mutual acquaintances and such, but who had absolutely no interest in doing so prior to the fame. I study the people around me carefully. And if someone doesn’t value me now, I’ll remember it later when she tries to jump on the bandwagon. No new friends = no fake people who were too shallow to discern your worth during your time of obscurity.
Keep the circle tight. Treat people right.
JT
(Source: tastefullyoffensive)
when someone is in front of you walking too slowly.
Where can I acquire a friendship like this?
10 Myths About Introverts
Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.
All of this!
This INTJ thanks you.
(Source: simplelittlebookworm)
I’m convinced that most people in the ad industry smoke weed.
Thanks for your comment. I actually have no idea who added caption to my post and attributed it to me (I assume it was by mistake), but I assure you the Aborigines of Australia text under the picture isn’t mine. It has been reblogged quite a few times, but the original caption is still on the source post, namely, “Vantuatu blonde boy”. In any event, I’m glad you found the post enjoyable (despite the inaccurate text, of course lol).
*real tears*
(Source: hamdoullahcava)
there’s always one in the group.
(Source: rebbylau)
