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Confessions of an Introvert: The Shy Girl's Guide to Career, Networking And Getting the Most Out of Life
Confessions of an Introvert is an invaluable resource for young professional introverts looking to take the world by storm, but overwhelmed at the thought of walking out their front door! Author Meghan Wier gives her unique take on coping and succeeding in an extrovert’s world. This honest and often hilarious portrayal of life and business through an introvert’s eyes provides inspiration, tips and motivation for breaking through and finding success.
165 pages, Paperback
First published December 28, 2005
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June 13, 2020
It's probably a bad sign when you finish up a book you're reading for research with a sense of "Well, thank gods THAT's finished"
Seriously, I thought it was just some kind of personality/style conflict with the author until I started reading some of the other reviews.
I think my *main* issue with the book is its apparent overarching message that introversion is bad for your business, and learning how to fake being an extrovert well is good. There's a certain sense as you read through it that Ms Wier believes that getting good at in-person networking is THE ONE AND ONLY WAY to be good at your job and achieve all your business-related goals. Not surprisingly, this irritated the hell out of me.
I also disliked the fact that although she distinguishes introversion and shyness at the beginning of the book, she then goes on to conflate them throughout the rest of it. So introverts are constantly told to do things that will increase their confidence and get over their shyness. All of which is no bloody use at all to an introvert who's not shy in the slightest.
Then there was the apparent assumption, leading on from Point #2, that fear of attention is at the root of an introvert's problems, and that any attention is good attention. There's nothing about what to do once you've attracted the attention - and nothing about the importance of creating a good solid base to draw that attention to once you have it. It's all about getting attention in the first place. *sigh*
Finally, the cherry on the top of my irritation was the atrocious proofing. Descriptions of wearing shoes with "high heals" or situations of "shear chaos" just grated.
So yes. Long story short, if you're looking for a good book on making the most of your introversion, look elsewhere. Because trust me. This? Really isn't it.
Seriously, I thought it was just some kind of personality/style conflict with the author until I started reading some of the other reviews.
I think my *main* issue with the book is its apparent overarching message that introversion is bad for your business, and learning how to fake being an extrovert well is good. There's a certain sense as you read through it that Ms Wier believes that getting good at in-person networking is THE ONE AND ONLY WAY to be good at your job and achieve all your business-related goals. Not surprisingly, this irritated the hell out of me.
I also disliked the fact that although she distinguishes introversion and shyness at the beginning of the book, she then goes on to conflate them throughout the rest of it. So introverts are constantly told to do things that will increase their confidence and get over their shyness. All of which is no bloody use at all to an introvert who's not shy in the slightest.
Then there was the apparent assumption, leading on from Point #2, that fear of attention is at the root of an introvert's problems, and that any attention is good attention. There's nothing about what to do once you've attracted the attention - and nothing about the importance of creating a good solid base to draw that attention to once you have it. It's all about getting attention in the first place. *sigh*
Finally, the cherry on the top of my irritation was the atrocious proofing. Descriptions of wearing shoes with "high heals" or situations of "shear chaos" just grated.
So yes. Long story short, if you're looking for a good book on making the most of your introversion, look elsewhere. Because trust me. This? Really isn't it.
February 13, 2011
It's super basic, and probably more helpful for someone who hasn't discovered their own strategies to overcome being an introvert in an extrovert, famewhore world. There are useful tips, but the large font combined with the condescending tone was annoying. I felt like a patronizing nurse was explaining in a sloooowww voice using simple words how to take my medicine. A young introvert without too much professional experience should read this book. Anybody older or someone with a bloody clue should skim it quickly. One valuable part is how Wier differentiated between "shy" and "introverted." Again, it's a better read for the introvert who hasn't realized the strength of quiet.
August 9, 2011
Awful editing/proofreading. A few examples:
"The pair hurriedly placed space heaters around us and PEALED away our wet coats."
"...wear good shoes with a little extra lift or HEAL."
"SHEAR chaos"
Huh??
"The pair hurriedly placed space heaters around us and PEALED away our wet coats."
"...wear good shoes with a little extra lift or HEAL."
"SHEAR chaos"
Huh??
April 28, 2011
Meg's a personal friend of mine and I count myself lucky to have her in my network. She's straight up and funny. A real giver. She knows her stuff when it comes to marketing too and her company Impact Marketing is aptly named.
January 17, 2011
Honestly...this kind of bored me. I didn't finish it. Most of the tips were general retreads from other career-focused books I've read; they weren't unhelpful, but they also weren't anything new.
November 1, 2016
Interesting management book, specializing in introverts. Longer review here: http://eyesandearsblog.blogspot.com/2...
August 22, 2014
This book was not well written but I gave it a 3 because there were some great tips!
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