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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
I generally avoid reading self-help books, but although this book isn't billed as one, it is extremely helpful for anyone who is an introvert to read it. The author notes that in America, our society and self-help books often act under the premise of everyone needing to be more extroverted to be successful.
I'd recommend this book for anyone who is an introvert, might date/is dating an introvert, or is an adult who may interact with introverted kids through teaching or parenting.
I'm an introvert in an extroverted job, so I'm often placed in scenarios where I have to get out of my comfort zone, but it helped a lot to know that my own specific style of negotiating union contracts, mentoring union leaders, or arguing against management on grievances is ok. Being reflective and asking tough questions is much better than a long and passionate speech with only fillers. It also gave some good career advice. Like setting personal goals at events and saying "Ok, I'll go to this event to social network, but I must talk to two people and then I can reward myself by leaving".
This also helped me understand the reasonings for why I could not stick with certain extracurriculars at school (or after school), but ended up enjoying the ones that provided me the opportunity to be around friends.
I'd recommend this book for anyone who is an introvert, might date/is dating an introvert, or is an adult who may interact with introverted kids through teaching or parenting.
I'm an introvert in an extroverted job, so I'm often placed in scenarios where I have to get out of my comfort zone, but it helped a lot to know that my own specific style of negotiating union contracts, mentoring union leaders, or arguing against management on grievances is ok. Being reflective and asking tough questions is much better than a long and passionate speech with only fillers. It also gave some good career advice. Like setting personal goals at events and saying "Ok, I'll go to this event to social network, but I must talk to two people and then I can reward myself by leaving".
This also helped me understand the reasonings for why I could not stick with certain extracurriculars at school (or after school), but ended up enjoying the ones that provided me the opportunity to be around friends.
Very insightful book that is great for parents and educators. It answered a lot of questions about myself and many students.
I mistakenly borrowed this book from the library because I thought I hadn't read it before... but as I started reading it, turns out I had. (I read it a PDF of it from the internet archive). Maybe this goes to show how much the topic resonated with me, because as an introvert and sometimes a "pseudo-extrovert"/social person, I can feel as if I can't keep up with others who are more prosocial than I am. And it leaves me wondering if there's something "wrong with me", as Cain alludes to in her book. There's many interesting theories and studies presented -- it seems like it's all rigorously researched, so I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of how it feels to be an introvert, and a pseudo-extrovert.
A "must read" for anyone who thinks themselves introverted.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Being an introvert, I really liked this book. It really did validate a lot of the things I think and do and gave me confidence to continue being the way I am (especially understanding the biological aspect of introversion). I did feel the book was a little one-sided at times, assuming the reader understood the favoritism of extroversion. I have never once believed that extroversion was an an incredibly positive trait so I felt that Cain's brushing over the benefits of extroversion was rash.
informative
reflective
The book was drawn out. Enjoyed the research but I thought it would offer more practical advise as well.
Reading every word of this book excites me, I don't know why it never occurred to me before, maybe I feared that I would get to know something that I was constantly denying, it was the fear of confrontation that made me keep this book at the bay. I've never resonated so much with any book before, there were many instances where I shouted in my mind that this is so me!!. At some moments it was so overwhelming that I had to shut the book, take a walk to settle down the thoughts about what I just read. I've been struggling with myself for a long time, even to this day I brood over the fact that why I can't just blend in any social situation, just have a nice warm conversation with people. our just enjoy myself when I'm surrounded by people, this book addresses lot's of the issues and it's great to know that the issues which I always thought of as flaws in me actually have cover a psychopathic type. A good read indeed if you are a introvert or are closely associated with one :)
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced