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state lasts only until your friend—an
extrovert who needs much more stimulation
than you do—persuades you to
accompany her to a block party, where
you’re now confronted by loud music
and a sea of strangers.
Your friend’s neighbors seem affable
enough, but you feel pressured to make
small talk above the din of music.
Now—bang, just like that—you’ve
fallen out of your sweet spot, except
this time you’re overstimulated. And
you’ll probably feel that way until you
pair off with someone on the periphery
of the party for an in-depth conversation,
or bow out altogether and return
to your novel.
Imagine how much better you’ll be at
this sweet-spot game once you’re aware
of playing it. You can set up your work,
your hobbies, and your social life so
that you spend as much time inside
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