196: Why it’s bad to self-identify as an introvert & the health benefits of small talk | Celeste Headlee

Celeste Headlee: "We think of idle time as wasted time. But [it's] incredibly productive. It's going to make you better at fulfilling your purpose than if you'd spent that time working."

Headlee, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss the health benefits of slowing down and doing something with no productive purpose, plus:

*How to have better conversations*

*Why you should schedule social time like you would the gym*

*How to recognize a conversational narcissist*

* Tips for overcoming awkward silence*

*Why self-identifying as an introvert is bad for your health*

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