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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
There was some interesting stuff in this book and I was able to relate to a lot of it. But overall I found it quite wordy and felt bored a lot of the time, especially in the second half of the book. It was longer than I think it really had to be.
ACTUAL RATING: 3.5
In a nutshell: Introverts are awesome even though the modern educational system and work environments tailor to extroverts.
Recommendation: If the topic interests you and you like books about human behaviour, you should give it a whirl.
This book actually taught me some cool things about introverts and myself. I always went around classifying myself as an “introverted extrovert” or an “extroverted introvert” when the actual term for a hybrid is ambivert. Pretty nifty!
I think the book title pretty much explains what the entire book is about. Susan Cain is an introvert that noticed that the world favours extroverts, so she conducted a lot of primary book AND real-life research to delve into the issue. Cain attends a Tony Robbins seminar where people are jumping out of their seats, attempting to get out of their shells to become more successful. Cain visits universities, students’ final grades and academic successes depend largely on participation in class. These research methods, among others, allow Cain to come to the conclusion that Introversion is not a negative trait and that society requires both thinkers and talkers in order to operate efficiently.
Sometimes, I will admit, it was hard for me to stay focused as this book does require concentration. Some people can’t read books like this, involving a lot of thinking and research. So if books like that deter you, then maybe you shouldn’t read this book. However, I personally find reading about human behaviour very interesting. This is also another kind of self-help book to help introverts understand that they are valuable and important. I think it also helps extroverts understand introverts a bit more.
Really, it’s about your preference of reading I guess. It’s not a light read and not one that you can really digest if you’re reading before bed because it may put you right to sleep. But still, it’s a good book.
In a nutshell: Introverts are awesome even though the modern educational system and work environments tailor to extroverts.
Recommendation: If the topic interests you and you like books about human behaviour, you should give it a whirl.
This book actually taught me some cool things about introverts and myself. I always went around classifying myself as an “introverted extrovert” or an “extroverted introvert” when the actual term for a hybrid is ambivert. Pretty nifty!
“Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.”
I think the book title pretty much explains what the entire book is about. Susan Cain is an introvert that noticed that the world favours extroverts, so she conducted a lot of primary book AND real-life research to delve into the issue. Cain attends a Tony Robbins seminar where people are jumping out of their seats, attempting to get out of their shells to become more successful. Cain visits universities, students’ final grades and academic successes depend largely on participation in class. These research methods, among others, allow Cain to come to the conclusion that Introversion is not a negative trait and that society requires both thinkers and talkers in order to operate efficiently.
Sometimes, I will admit, it was hard for me to stay focused as this book does require concentration. Some people can’t read books like this, involving a lot of thinking and research. So if books like that deter you, then maybe you shouldn’t read this book. However, I personally find reading about human behaviour very interesting. This is also another kind of self-help book to help introverts understand that they are valuable and important. I think it also helps extroverts understand introverts a bit more.
Really, it’s about your preference of reading I guess. It’s not a light read and not one that you can really digest if you’re reading before bed because it may put you right to sleep. But still, it’s a good book.
I wavered between an introverted and extroverted identity throughout my growing up years. As much as I enjoy companionship, I do find solace in being left alone, going solo. Chatty and noisy I may be at times, I was never an outspoken individual. This doesn’t mean I’m not opinionated - I’m adamant about voicing my perspectives where comfortable, other times I choose to hold back my thoughts.
The book speaks about a world of extroverted idealism which resonated well - gregarious personalities as role models of leadership and success. However, the much-studied and known but overshadowed truth is that it’s never an either-or, ‘which is better’ sort of comparison. While the author offers fresh perspectives on the biases against introversion, it feels at times like a cult book. Perhaps I need to read a book on extroversion to balance it out, corroborate/refute my takeaways from this read. Nonetheless, worth a read!
Cain seems to overstate the number of people who are either strong extroverts or strong introverts, but her insights will get you thinking about why our culture seems to place such a high value on being outgoing (rather than having character, as in the past). Being aware of certain constellations of traits in oneself and in one's friends, family members, and coworkers can help everyone work more effectively and enjoy leisure time more.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
It made me question what society values and how it allows people with these desirable characteristics to run the show. A reminder that balance is key and no team anywhere should be full of the same type of person. The smartest person isn’t always the loudest.
Một quyển sách cho những người hướng nội, những con người thoải mái với sự đơn độc, sự phức tạp trong cách suy nghĩ và dè dặt trước đám đông hay những bài thuyết trình.
Mình tìm được sự đồng cảm sau mỗi chương của quyển sách này (trừ những phần khi tác giả khuyên những bậc cha mẹ nên làm thế nào khi có những đứa con hướng nội) và cũng tìm ra được những lời khuyên từ một người hướng nội đặc trưng, người mà đã sống chung với tính cách này từ khi còn là một cô bé đến khi hoàn thành được cuốn sách danh cho những người cũng như cô.
Không có gì là sai khi bạn mang trong mình tính cách hướng nội cả, bạn dè dặt, sợ hãi khi phải đối mặt với những bữa tiệc đông người hay phải chịu đựng sự căng thẳng của ngày trước buổi thuyết trình, đó là một điều hết sức bình thường và nó xảy ra ở gần 1 nửa dân số thế giới.
Điều quan trọng là đừng cố thể hiện mình là một người hướng ngoại trừ khi điều đó phục vụ cho đam mê của bản thân và công việc mà bạn yêu thích. Và hãy nhớ luôn cho mình cơ hội để có những điểm phục hồi để bản thân có thể nạp lại năng lượng.
Có thể mình sẽ quay lại với cuốn sách này khi mình tốt nghiệp hoặc tìm việc làm. Mong rằng nó sẽ định hướng cho mình trước khi mình phức tạp hoá những suy nghĩ định hướng của mình.
Mình tìm được sự đồng cảm sau mỗi chương của quyển sách này (trừ những phần khi tác giả khuyên những bậc cha mẹ nên làm thế nào khi có những đứa con hướng nội) và cũng tìm ra được những lời khuyên từ một người hướng nội đặc trưng, người mà đã sống chung với tính cách này từ khi còn là một cô bé đến khi hoàn thành được cuốn sách danh cho những người cũng như cô.
Không có gì là sai khi bạn mang trong mình tính cách hướng nội cả, bạn dè dặt, sợ hãi khi phải đối mặt với những bữa tiệc đông người hay phải chịu đựng sự căng thẳng của ngày trước buổi thuyết trình, đó là một điều hết sức bình thường và nó xảy ra ở gần 1 nửa dân số thế giới.
Điều quan trọng là đừng cố thể hiện mình là một người hướng ngoại trừ khi điều đó phục vụ cho đam mê của bản thân và công việc mà bạn yêu thích. Và hãy nhớ luôn cho mình cơ hội để có những điểm phục hồi để bản thân có thể nạp lại năng lượng.
Có thể mình sẽ quay lại với cuốn sách này khi mình tốt nghiệp hoặc tìm việc làm. Mong rằng nó sẽ định hướng cho mình trước khi mình phức tạp hoá những suy nghĩ định hướng của mình.
Overflowing with in-depth research, and presented in an easy-to-digest format. Incredibly insightful!
This is a book that somebody wrote about me. This book told me why I'm a mutant, and that there are many other mutants like me, and that we're not really mutants at all but perfectly normal humans. It felt extremely vindicating and reassuring to read it. Thank you for writing it, Ms. Cain.
informative
inspiring