[monkeybutton]

I think the key to being happy as an introvert is not depending on the approval and adoration of others for your accomplishments. If you do, you're going to be bitter and toxic over not getting it when you feel you should.

[danielvaughn]

For sure. I bet the guy wouldn't care if he knew they were dismissing him behind his back. But still, it made me angry because there's this whole "networking" culture down here, and it's all very superfluous and scammy.