I’m an introvert, but I wasn’t born that way. It was all acquired

Spending time with fellow human beings makes me tired on most occasions. After social events and corporate retreats, I often want to lock myself in a room where no one can reach me. In that room, I want to find the farthest corner, cover myself with a blanket, and dose off to sleep. I’m like a wounded animal. I need to rest, to hibernate, to heal my wounds.

I’m a passionate runner. Often I read blogs that mention how great and enjoyable it is to have running buddies. Oh, my word — why would I poison my life’s biggest…

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A Russian immigrant in America, father of 4, Cambridge and Harvard Business School alum. I run and write every day.

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Alexei Sorokin

A Russian immigrant in America, father of 4, Cambridge and Harvard Business School alum. I run and write every day.