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Craig Gaines
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- A Few Common Misconceptions About Introverts (Like Me)
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.
It can be terribly destructive for an Introvert to deny themselves in order to get along in an Extrovert-Dominant World. Like other minorities, Introverts can end up hating themselves and others because of the differences. If you think you are an Introvert, I recommend you research the topic and seek out other Introverts to compare notes. The burden is not entirely on Introverts to try and become “normal.” Extroverts need to recognize and respect us, and we also need to respect ourselves.
Fun night watching Deadwood and doing a puzzle. We do everything as if we are in a film noir.
Just got my cap gun to shoot at the aliens at the showing of Aliens at Alamo Drafthouse. Let the shooting begin.
When I was born, I was the:
4,793,328,124th
person alive on Earth
79,579,602,157th
person to have lived since history began.
If you want to find out what number you were, just go here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15391515
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- SummaryObjective: Find a challenging entry level IT position.Specialties: a + certified, active directory, adobe photoshop, computer hardware, customer relations, data entry, database administration, help desk support, microsoft excel, microsoft exchange, microsoft office, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft publisher, microsoft windows xp, microsoft windows 98, microsoft word, multimedia presentations, networking, norton antivirus, operating systems, pc hardware, printers, routers, scanners, spreadsheets, tcp/ip, troubleshooting, visio, vista,Experience
- Jun 2009 - PresentHelp Desk Support / Community Bible ChurchTroubleshoot and repair users' computers. Remove viruses, repair Mac and Windows operating system problems, and diagnose and replace hardware when necessary.
Manage users in Active Directory. Create policies in Group Policy to manage computers.
Create and manage mail boxes for users in MS Exchange. Use PowerShell in MS Exchange to create dynamic distribution lists. Perform Exchange maintenance on a weekly basis.
Manage Help Desk software, Spiceworks. Create and dispatch tickets based on the skills of other Technical Support personnel.
Created a four year plan to replace all computers in the organization and put them on a four year life cycle. Created reports on how to refresh all versions of Microsoft Office to Office 2010.
Manage the maintenance and deployment of all printers in the organization. Liaison to printer company to manage our inventory and the needs of our users.
Create and manage Hyper-V based virtual servers. - Sept 2008 - Mar 2010Counter Intelligence Agent / Best Buy/Geek SquadRepair and troubleshoot client's computers. Remove viruses, repair operating system problems, and diagnose and replace hardware when necessary.
Explain to clients what is wrong with their computer in terms they understand and what was required to fix the computer once the repair was completed.
Provide expert analysis for clients on computer hardware/software to help them purchase the right product(s) for their needs.
Train fellow agents on procedures that Geek Squad uses. - Mar 2008 - Jun 2008Intern / Community Bible ChurchWorked with the Fellowship One database daily; responsibilities included data entry and database enhancement.
Contributed ideas on how to improve the database. Created a report to help fill a need in my department. Helped troubleshoot a database error.
Added and removed people from the database on a daily basis.
Coordinated with other departments.
Created spreadsheets in Excel and other documents in Publisher - May 2004 - Mar 2008Owner and Computer Technician / Crog ProductionsResearch and purchase components to build custom designed computers for clients. Average savings over standard offerings from computer stores was $150.
Repair and troubleshoot computers. Was able to improve computer performance to better than when they purchased the computer.
Install LAN's, both wired and wireless, including setting up the TCP/IP addressing scheme and utilizing DHCP and DNS.
Create multi-media presentations using a variety of software.
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2003 - 2007The University of Texas at San AntonioBachelor of Business Administration Degree in General Business
- The University of Texas at San AntonioBachelor of Business Administration Degree in General Business
