Lead by presence. Listen by heart. Grow by choice. So proud of you Aaron!!!! Congratulations!

Let me know what you think. Do you have either of these two problems??

What are your New Year’s Resolutions? Let us know and be sure to include a social goal! - Do you make them? - Have you kept or dropped any from previous years? This year we all can be each other’s accountability so we can stick to it!! Comment one of your social goals.

This is a practice-based community. You don’t need to be confident to participate — confidence comes from reps. Here’s how to start: - You don’t need to post perfectly - Short posts are encouraged - Reading and observing is okay at first - Trying the weekly skill once is enough I'd love it if you would introduce yourself below, keep it simple: - First name - One situation where you’d like more confidence - Or just say “Here to learn” — that counts This isn’t therapy and there’s no pressure to overshare. We focus on practical skills, clear thinking, and real-world practice. When you’re ready, jump into the Skill of the Week post. Glad you’re here.

Starting feels awkward because there’s no feedback yet. Once a conversation begins, most people relax. This week’s focus is simple: starting, not being interesting. You don’t need a clever opener. Most conversations start with: - A shared observation - A simple question - A comment about the situation Examples: - “Have you been here before?” - “This place is busier than I expected.” - “How long have you been waiting?” None of these are impressive. That's why they work. THIS WEEK'S PRACTICE: Start one short conversation this week. It can last: - 10 seconds - 30 seconds - Or end immediately All outcomes count. I'll post a short reflection post for you to share at the end of the week.