Advantages of Extrovert

Frankly speaking I still don't understand the exact meaning of Introvert or an Extrovert, but I surely do understand the essence of it. With the placement preparations starting in campus, there are many firm coming to conduct mock GDs (Group Discussions) n PIs (Personal Interviews). Also few Alumns and expert come in to lecture us about DOs and DONTs in PI and related. I also read few books and all give direct or indirect reference about Extrovertness. They say that recruiters are interested in Extroverts. Its like they are open and easily mingle up, easy to work with, etc. Well, years ago I saw a TED talk video about Introverts. In which speaker nicely explained the personality traits of Introverts and how they are more creative than others. I am not sure if recruiters know about it, or other if the truth is something else. Anyway, time to bring in my perspective. I am going to list down advantages that I feel extroverts have.


Actually I have begin to think that Extroverts are Members of Herd Mentality or vice-a-versa. As they mingle up easily and have good social interacting ability. I may be somewhat wrong in above statement, but I am not completely wrong. Introverts are like not talking much or shy, they do somewhat different stuffs. So its like they don't have a huge network or much interaction with the world as compared to Extroverts. Having said this, let me put up couple or more points about Group mentality and/or Extroverts.

1. No one is going to ask you to stop doing what you are doing. If others are doing it in large numbers then it must be the right way, this is what is supposed.

2. Extroverts don't have to fight with yourself or with your near and dear ones about changing your personality. There is no Peer pressure as such, since you and your Peers are at same level.

3. They are heard easily. What ever one said is somewhat easily accepted and absorbed by others.

4. People who work for you, work with you or for whom you work are almost at the same level of focus. All the facilities in and around are such as to assist Extroverts. (Making a good and sensible assumption that Extroverts occupy major Chunk of population)


Like always some points may feel repetitive but that is how things are. Having said that, I don't believe in extreme of the two. Each individual has combination of Introvert and Extrovert traits, but majority are more shifted towards Extro case. This is very debatable article, since it contains my own views, which may or may not match with statistics and facts, so if you have any supporting or a different opinion please put it in the comment box or talk to me personally. Preferred is comment box, so that others can also join in the discussion.


Happy Reading !!!

Ticket to Standard Charted Mumbai Marathon (SCMM)

It was around three years back that I thought of running in SCMM, but then there was no preparation and I also I was late for registration. Started running and practicing latter that year but then stopped it again. Its been a long 2 years since then and Now I am at the doorstep of Mumbai Marathon to be held in Jan 2015. To run a half marathon you need a timing certificate. It tells that a particular runner ran (21k or 10k) in specified time. We need to clear some cut off time to be able to register for for this SCMM. Hence forth I will refer SCMM by 'marathon' only.

Just a quick recap so far, I started training for long distance in Dec 2013, some serious training. Started of with brand new good cushion shoes, then just two months in, I went for a new pair with more cushioning. It felt too good, but then a book changed the way I ran. Born to Run was the name of that book, it mentions few barefoot runners, the prominent among them was Barefoot Ted. So, instead of barefoot, I went for a thin soled canvas shoes, the one that we use in school. Things have been better from then on. Somehow I took one month break from running and all exercise and even gym.

It was May that I got back to the roads again, plain, pure raw running. No workout to build strength at all. Just running, that's all I did for two months. June 29th, there was a small run, ie 10.55km in Aarey colony that I was gonna participate to get my timing certificate for Mumbai marathon. I thought I will run in 45 or 55 mins max. My current speed in training suggested 1 hour for 10.5 kms. I never ran more than 8kms in practice, but still I was somewhat confident to finish 10k.

Had read about slopes and bad roads over there but who cared. I ran fast uphill then on flats and so I was excited. Well, the run started and in 3k itself you were down. Slopes so long and steep, you are running, moving your legs as fast as you can and still not moving forward.Somehow I finished half the track and we needed to take an U turn. So one might think that now its just downhill and few small climbs, but its sounds easy. Even though it was downhill, legs refuse to move. Hands stop moving and you just feel like quitting and going home. At the same time you see half marathoners, strong and steady, not tired at all. You know this isn't your field, you aren't meant for this. Was 2 kms from finish line and I saw a nice lady (wasn't able to see her face) breathing little heavily but moving strong. I got on her tail and used her as my pacer. Raced with her for last 2 kms and I felt really good. Somehow I cleared with a time of 67 mins. Ranks and position doesn't matter much. I cleared within 75mins and it's enough for getting a ticket to Mumbai Marathon.

Keep Running !!!