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So I kinda suck when it comes to large groups of people. It's cool when it's one or two people but when there's more than that - my brain just hangs up and I'm the quiet person in the group. I've also realized that instead of trying to 'adjust my brain chemistry', the best thing to do is probably to stfu and do less stfu'ing within a group of people.
So to that end I was wondering how people felt about the idea of meeting somewhere once a week and each doing a short talk (around 2 minutes) on any topic they'd like. Kinda like TED talks but any topic goes and the speakers aren't really that comfortable with public speaking
. A group of about 10 people. Maybe even a question or two after each talk just to encourage thinking on your feet in a group scenario. If it was the same group of people for a few weeks we could have 'topic draws' or 'secret-santa topics'. Mix it up a bit. I kinda like the idea of sticking with the same group for a few weeks.
I find toastmasters a bit too formal and structured.
I find regular meetups a bit too much like every other social environment - it's easy to just be quiet again.
Figured it would be nice to have a situation where it's not this awkward 'ok now you socialize' environment, but rather one in which each person gets a chance to talk, and others get a chance to listen.
Maybe it sucks and no-one is even interested...:erm:. It's cool. Just curious to see if the idea appeals to anyone. If you have any suggestions for other places to rope people in - I'd be glad to hear it. Was thinking about a meetup group if this approach didn't work out. Or just any other thoughts on the topic you might have / suggestions etc.
So to that end I was wondering how people felt about the idea of meeting somewhere once a week and each doing a short talk (around 2 minutes) on any topic they'd like. Kinda like TED talks but any topic goes and the speakers aren't really that comfortable with public speaking
. A group of about 10 people. Maybe even a question or two after each talk just to encourage thinking on your feet in a group scenario. If it was the same group of people for a few weeks we could have 'topic draws' or 'secret-santa topics'. Mix it up a bit. I kinda like the idea of sticking with the same group for a few weeks.I find toastmasters a bit too formal and structured.
I find regular meetups a bit too much like every other social environment - it's easy to just be quiet again.
Figured it would be nice to have a situation where it's not this awkward 'ok now you socialize' environment, but rather one in which each person gets a chance to talk, and others get a chance to listen.
Maybe it sucks and no-one is even interested...:erm:. It's cool. Just curious to see if the idea appeals to anyone
. If you have any suggestions for other places to rope people in - I'd be glad to hear it. Was thinking about a meetup group if this approach didn't work out. Or just any other thoughts on the topic you might have / suggestions etc.
