John was never a people person. He didn't like to socialize or make friends. He found small talks boring and thought that networking was just another word for wasting time. He was always focused on his work and never cared about the social implications of his behavior. But he didn't regret it, not even for a second. John was an artist. He spent most of his time painting and creating art that spoke to him. He didn't care about the critics or the public opinion. He just wanted to create something that he was proud of and something that made him happy. People tried to engage him in conversations and invite him to social events, but John always declined. He would say that he was too busy with his work or that he needed some alone time. Some people thought that he was just shy, but others believed that he was arrogant and unapproachable. Despite his attitude towards people, John was successful in his art career. He had a few exhibitions, and his work was well received. He had a small following of people who appreciated his art and understood his vision. One day, John received a call from a prestigious art gallery. The owner of the gallery had seen his work online and wanted to feature it in a group exhibition. John was hesitant at first, but he agreed to send some samples of his work. A few days later, the gallery owner called John again. He said that he was impressed with John's work and that he wanted him to have a solo exhibition at his gallery. John was ecstatic. He couldn't believe his luck. The exhibition was a huge success. People from all over the city came to see his art. Critics praised his work, and some even compared him to the great artists of the past. John was thrilled, but he didn't let it get to his head. After the exhibition, John went back to his routine. He continued to paint and create, and he still didn't care about socializing or making friends. He knew that his art was his priority, and he was happy that he could share it with others. In the end, John's attitude towards people didn't matter. He accomplished something major, and he did it in his own way. He never regretted not caring about social relationships, and he continued to focus on his art until the end of his days.