My Life as an Introvert in Europe

This is my life as an introvert in Amsterdam 🇳🇱 during COVID...

"Why are you so quiet? Are you ok?" This is an all too common question I get...

I've always been an introvert, but I really did not understand and appreciate what that meant until recently...

There are many misconceptions about introverts—shy, quiet, antisocial—which are not true. It's really about how people process energy levels...

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Who am I? 😀
I'm David, a Californian living in Amsterdam. I grew up in San Francisco, studied and worked in LA, took a sabbatical around the world, and then packed my bags for Europe. I make videos about lifestyle design, hiking, and living/working/studying in Europe.

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[marina_]

Greetings from a fellow introvert living in Amsterdam. It's the greatest gift freeing yourself of societal 'expectations' or incentives, of which extroversion is just one. And live authentically, letting your intrinsic motivations and intuitions lead the way.

[anabellabella]

Love your video. I also enjoy my own company. I understand you. I will share it with my son who is also an introvert. Thanks for posting.

[elcamino]

Hello from South Korea.
I'm also an introvert.
Your video has comforted me and warmed my heart.
I'd like to live as wise and humble as you.
I have to say that you are encouraging me to think like that.
Besides, your video tells that how deeply you look at things.
Your videos are so beautiful. Thanks a lot.

[Roz]

I always thought I was weird. At the age of 30, I found out that this is called introvert :) I am just like you. Greetings from Poland

[meryuk]

My thoughts exactly. Anything more than 3 people feels uneasy. And large crowds are something to be endured.
There are many writers who were introverts. Hesse, Hawthorne and many others.
🙋🏾👍

[roxanaimam]

Such a beautiful video! I can relate 100% as a fellow introvert. Thank you for making such a video and sharing your journey! So many people just don't understand our need for solace to re-charge.

[บัวชมพูลี]

I love your video David. Thank you for sharing.

[josi]

Hello David, my name is Josie and I am a 62 year old introvert. Sometimes when I voice my opinion spontaneously, I regret and critic my burst of freedom. Now that I travel I have found many persons that are compatible and share my interests such as faith, theology and social history.
Through my pilgrimages to Sacred sites in Europe and Israel I have embraced conversations of faith which is such an enormous subject. It is so thrilling to continue learning that I have forgotten my shyness.
I do agree on the super powers you speak about, for I observe and read unspoken words of others. For me, I live alone but relay on my strong faith and Trust in him. Through prayer (meditation) I connect with my Lord and a higher state of exsistance. All I want to do is Please him, with my exsistance.
So I don't mean to be preaching but I too am all good with Me. Buom Camino, Looking foreward to yur next Portuguese episode.

[ageoflove]

Amsterdam is great for being an introvert. It has everything you need nearby like a small town, but also offer the anonimity a big city can offer if you seek it. Its very safe and not overcrowded (except some touristy spots obviously) and people will not bother you and mind their own business. If you do seek company, a local bar is never far. Just order a drink, hang at the bar and people wll be open to a casual conversation.

[mennio]

Sometime you find very precious content on YT.
Thanks 🙏

[sotirispa]

As I'm about to move abroad alone, I think that I've overcome the "fear" of eating alone, having a walk alone etc, just by watching your video. It just made me realize that it's normal. I love my family, but I'm currently 25, and they do not understand the thing that I want my place to get some rest every day after work. I sleep normal in my family house, but never feel like getting some rest, due to not having a really quiet environment. Netherlands is one of my options, and I'm glad to hear that Amsterdam is a nice place for introverts. Keep up the good work!

[tshering]

Thank you so much. After listening to your words, I am felling relieved and happy.

[prinzessinaufderknallerbse]

I love your wonderful content. Thank you so much for speaking up for the introverts :) !

[mercurydavid]

Excellent video, I’d even say it is one of the best on the subject I’ve seen so far. There is this calmness to it which instantly caught me. I hope you are doing well. Best wishes and greetings from Germany.

[Hariharan-ejxx]

i respect your choice of being . Many prefer to hide this character.

[Shinichisworld]

Thank you David for making this beautiful video. I’m also an introvert and have been through the same journey of self discovery as you have. I’m a much happier person now knowing my true self and being ok with that.

Love your channel!

[kacperm]

Thank you for your insights! I'm also an introvert and learn how to accept it and taking it as a good thing in life. I've discovered your channel recently and this is one of my best channels on Youtube already. Very high quality, thoughts and knowledge. You have one more fan!

[andrejlz]

Thank you for letting me into your world for a while. And for that unfamiliar to me way of feeling and seeing the world.

[kimpham]

A peaceful video for introverts. Thanks David!

[johnkennes]

Hello from New Amsterdam -- great video. I'm an introvert as well and value time by myself walking around NYC listening to podcasts and enjoying the city.