One awkward conversation can feel like proof that something is wrong with you, but confidence does not come from making every interaction go perfectly. Dr. Mike breaks down three myths that make you overthink conversations, absorb other people's discomfort, and chase universal approval so you can talk to people with less pressure.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Confidence is surviving disapproval
02:22 - Myth 1: every conversation matters
04:16 - Why one awkward moment does not define you
05:27 - Stop treating conversations like a trial
06:38 - Myth 2: their awkwardness is your responsibility
10:15 - A conversation is shared, not a performance
11:48 - You cannot control someone else's feelings
13:59 - Being awkward is allowed
14:59 - Myth 3: everyone must like your vibe
17:26 - A real personality filters people
21:47 - Their mood may have nothing to do with you
22:11 - Confidence comes from practice, not approval

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