Introvert/extrovert

Why do people in groups tend to lose 10s of IQ points? Shouldn't it be the other way around?   Al and Johnny talk about different ways to avoid group think and where the phenomenon comes from

Al and Johnny discuss their own ways they learned to deal with embarrassment

Al and Johnny discuss dealing with annoying people, and what they've done in the past.

Being authentic is a hot issue with millennials.  Be more authentic, don't hide behind someone you're not.  But the question is where is the line and is it always helpful to the community to be your true self?     Some introverts find that being authentic is tough because it causes friction from the extraverts in their life. Others feel that they have to hide behind a shield from fear that others will see the truth inside.  Either way there's scenarios in life where we should strive to be more authentic and honest, and times when we should keep from defining ourselves too much.

Body language accounts for a large portion of how we communicate, whether we realize it or not.  The actual words that we are saying when talking in person have less impact than our tone and body language, and learning how to read it can be very powerful.

"All I need are some tasty waves..a cool buzz.. and i'm fine...". Learning how to relax can not only change your productivity levels but can also lengthen your life.

Al and Johnny discuss why you should be more social and how to actually get it done.  Even as an extravert Johnny describes his general uneasiness with many people, and how the key is surrounding yourself with trustworthy people who tick on your personal frequency.

Studies show that people who are more optimistic and positive go on to be more successful and live happier lives, but being practical can keep you from being overwhelmed when the storm comes

Many introverts find it hard to escape from the safety of their room, but learning to go outside is an important factor in self growth.

Johnny and Al met because they were house mates dealing with some other especially bad house mates. The guys talk about that experience and what they now look for in a place and how introverts and extroverts can get along as house mates.

Al and Johnny sit down after a lot of changes and events in their respective lives have happened in only a couple of weeks and get things off their chests. They talk about events and how their current projects are going as well as current topics that they are interested in.

Despite being described as a single spectrum, there is a wide variety of introverts and extroverts. Al and Johnny did a little bit of internet research and found 4 different sub categories of both introverts and extroverts. The guys talk about what sub genre they identify with and what all the types are.

Al and Johnny discuss the science of attractiveness and how a 5 can snag a 9.  

Al concludes his epic story of his involuntary visit to the psych ward. Al and Johnny also talk about the state of mental health systems in the United States

Al has to go to Emergency Psychiatric Services for anxiety and is held for the weekend for observation. This is part 1 his story.    Part two will be up on sunday night.

Negativity affects us all in different ways but when things get us down there's a right way and a wrong way in dealing with them.

Introverts and Extraverts learn in different ways, but even with plenty of knowledge on learning theory modern techniques are still behind the curve of technology.

Extraverts and Introverts can make great leaders but both sides of the spectrum have natural tendencies that need to be addressed to make a fully rounded person in a leadership role.

Al has come down with a bad bug, so he is forced to Skype in from his room and the guys talk about the paradoxical joys of being sick. Introverts get their 'me' time while the extraverts get to enjoy their sympathy.

Al and Johnny go through the science of introversion and extraversion and what the research says.  Most people don't realize that introvert's brains are physically different than an extravert's brain.  Also, they look at the genes that say your vertedness is actually a part of your DNA.