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I would have finished this book earlier, but I had to stop and keep rolling my eyes. The generalizations, the stereotypes, the complete lack of understanding and the pitting introverts against extroverts just gets old after a while. From this book, you would think all introverts are introspective, incredibly deep and the real, true leaders of the world. On the other hand, all extroverts are boorish, uncaring, unfeeling and are only in positions of power because they steamrolled the introverts. I
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A must-read for all self-proclaimed/unaware/reluctant introverts out there who never quite felt belonged in gregarious playgrounds, complex social circles or dog-eats-dog business schools... this book is a shout out to you. Here's hoping you finally understand and believe in what makes you different and may you never again mistake it for what makes you successful. You define your success each day - break free of the chains that the society might have bound you with - fly if you must. Just know t
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The introduction has a list of 20 questions. The more questions you answer yes, the more likely you are to be an introvert. I answered yes to all 20! But it's OK.
Alright, so I already knew I was an introvert, but this book helped me to understand that that's OK. I'm the daughter of two extroverts. My poor mother tried everything she knew to do to "get me out of my shell." Being an extrovert in a culture that values extroverts she was doing what she thought was best for me, never really understan ...more
Alright, so I already knew I was an introvert, but this book helped me to understand that that's OK. I'm the daughter of two extroverts. My poor mother tried everything she knew to do to "get me out of my shell." Being an extrovert in a culture that values extroverts she was doing what she thought was best for me, never really understan ...more
This was a really interesting book and a good listen. Susan Cain outlines the ways that society has come to favor extroversion while she discusses ways that introverts can and have contributed greatly to society. She examines physiological differences between extroverts and introverts and provides tips on how introverts can be successful in their careers, make relationships work, and for parents raising introverted children (particularly parents who are extroverts). Above all, this is an affirmi
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This is essential reading for lots of people, not just introverts. It is a good reflection for those of us who are introverts, looking at the impact of our personality type in career and relationships, but it's also a guide for extroverts to understand introverts and our perceived quirks and qualities better.
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