Do Extroverts Make Better Performers Than Introverts?

The Bulletproof Musician

Have you ever wondered if there's an advantage to being an extrovert or introvert when it comes to performing?
Well, I'm afraid you're going to have to keep wondering, because I couldn't find a definitive answer one way or the other from the existing research.
But I did find an interesting study of figure skaters, which looked at the impact of *shyness* on performance. It's important to note that being introverted and being shy are NOT the same thing. But could being shy have some effect on how well we're able to perform?
Get all the nerdy details here:
Do Extroverts Make Better Performers Than Introverts?

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