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suniba's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
I found this book interesting and very relevant as an introvert, but as a non-American the book felt very American and it seemed to me there was a lot of glorifying businessmen / other rich people which i didn't love.
izzy_ibrahim's review against another edition
4.0
love is essential; gregariousness is optional. cherish your nearest and dearest. work with colleagues you like and respect. scan new acquaintances for those who might fall into the former categories or whose company you enjoy for its own sake. and don't worry about socializing with everyone else. relationship makes everyone happier, introverts included, but think quality over quantity.
taiyakicute's review against another edition
4.0
This book initiates a necessary discussion - how biased our society is against introverts. It was really alarming to see the extent to which our institutions are designed for extroverts. There were a lot of interesting studies (even biological) discussed in this book that highlighted the traits that are commonly associated with each personality type. Introverts are shown to be more sensitive than extroverts, and are more likely to feel empathetic or blush. Extroverts are observed to be more reward-sensitive and competitive because their dopamine systems are activated more when they attain something. All in all, it is clear that both extroversion and introversion have their advantages and that our world would benefit from balancing power from both types. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has ever felt out of place for being "quiet" or that they had to alter their personality based on their situation.
bethanharcourt's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I enjoyed this book. I am definitely an introvert and could relate to a lot of these experiences. I often get feedback about being too softly spoken and it's hard not to take it personally. But I think the framing of sometimes being able to do things that are hard and uncomfortable when you feel real passion about them was helpful to me. The part about introverted children in school made me really sad. I was constantly underestimated and passed over in school because I wasn't the one shouting out. I think presentations shouldn't be a required part of a grade, and that schools definitely need to adapt to ensure they are getting the best out of every child not just the loudest.