37 [M4F] help me calm my nerves for my first speed dating event

New Year’s resolution to go out of my comfort zone and put in serious effort to finding the one. I’m already on all the apps and I’m incredibly introverted so forcing myself into new situations like speed dating.

I’ve never participated in anything like this before. Maybe I just need a lady to convince me I’m a catch? Talk me up? Talk about your experiences if you’ve gone to a similar event?

In case you need some ammunition for flirting, I’m 5’10” built like a lumberjack, bearded, bespectacled, learned, crafty, well read, great with kids and small animals.