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Apr 2024
20m 49s

The Advantages of a Socially Awkward Bra...

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
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Can the traits that make you feel socially awkward actually be the key to unlocking extraordinary success? We’ve all experienced a time when we felt like an outsider looking in. But for some, this isn’t a rare occurrence, but a constant struggle. In fact, research shows 10 – 15% of the population is socially awkward. But there is a strong correlation between ... Show More
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