The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge: Maximize the Advantages of Being an Introvert - At Home and At Work

by Arnie Kozak

Discover your introvert power!

Society is finally beginning to recognize the true value of introverts--their observational skills, creativity, and strong focus. If you prefer solitary activities and intimate gatherings to lively outside stimulation, The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge will show you how to harness the power of your disposition and use it to conquer any situation. With this guide, you'll learn how

You don't need to become an outgoing extrovert to be successful. This essential guide will help you change the way you look at yourself and use your personality to win--at home, in social situations, and at work.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 18, 2013

About the author

ARNIE KOZAK is the founder of Exquisite Mind, a consultation service for individuals, the community, healthcare and other professionals, and corporations. Exquisite Mind teaches mindfulness, the art and skill of living in the present, as a vehicle for managing stress and enhancing quality of life. He was also a Clinical Fellow in Psychology at the Harvard Medical School, where he completed his doctoral training. He lives in Burlington Vermont."

Reviews

[Zijun Chan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is good in that each section is quite short and concise. But readers who have already some prior knowledge regarding introversion would find it better if the author goes more in depth into the latter sections like 'relationships' or 'pseudo-introvert' which I find more interesting.

[Radek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bardzo dobra na początek eksploracji tematu introwertyzmu w dzisiejszym, ekstrawertycznym świecie. Fragmenty dotyczące źródeł introwertyzmu i sposobów uzupełniania energii przez introwertyka, dla mnie, absolutnie bezcenne. Polecam!

[Rachel]

DNF.
I'll probably return to it someday, but it just didn't grab me. Very dry for an Everything Guide.

[Hania · Rating 3 out of 5]

Książka jest ciekawa jesli nigdy wcześniej nie miało się do czynienia z głębsza eksploracja tematu osobowości.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good resource book

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Certainly not as uninteresting as other reviewers claimed. One of few actually good resources on understanding introversion, though it does seem like it may benefit someone coming to terms with their nature more than someone who already knows (for those, I recommend Quiet by Susan Cain instead).

There is a ton about mindfulness but it's clear this was included based on what worked for the author, and is not a universal claim that 'all you need to do is meditate and stay in the present and suddenly all your issues will be cured!' It's easy to skim past those bits if the mindfulness movement doesn't really do it for you.

The best thing about this book is that, while it does include tips on turning on your extrovert when you need to, it doesn't tell you that you need to act to survive. Quite the opposite: the overall purpose seems to be to remind you that just because your nature goes against your culture doesn't make it wrong. AKA, you're awesome and it's time to accept that. Great tips on asking yourself the questions you are afraid to answer as you begin to stand up for yourself and your needs.

[Starfire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmmmmmmm... I basically ran out of time to read this one before I disappear on holiday, so I've returned it to the library unfinished.

There's a good section in there that summarises current research around the biochemical and neuropsych differences between introverts and extroverts, which I'd like to explore in more depth.

Everything else felt like a rehashing of either Introvert Power or the Introvert Advantage (with one chapter that felt like it was starting to verge on an anti-extrovert rant)

I might get it out again later in the year and give it another try, but for now, there are other introversion-related books I want to get to more.

[Monica Willyard Moen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be so inspiring, full of ideas, insights, and keen observations. It's really nice to read a book that celebrates the joys of solitude and quiet for a change.

[Lori Mason · Rating 2 out of 5]

Introverts 101. Good basic solid info, for someone not familiar with introvert vs. extrovert.

[Paulo Behar · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good book!