I wish I had been given advice like this when I was younger. As an introvert, I've learned my lesson to decline most social events as I got older. In my 20's

I wish I had been given advice like this when I was younger. As an introvert, I've learned my lesson to decline most social events as I got older. In my 20's and 30's, social event was almost a "YES", despite not wanting to participate. Now, it's almost always "NO", except for wedding, funeral, birthday for family members or close friends. I also decline any social company meeting, but I'm required to be present for work-related meetings and standups.