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4.05 AVERAGE
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As soon as I found out about this book, I knew I had to read it. As a lifelong misunderstood introvert, I resonated with a great deal of content in this book. Not only did I feel heard, but I also gained a clearer understanding of how to lean into my introverted-ness. I felt inspired by the stories and stronger in my abilities to succeed and not be held back (something I have struggled with in the past due to my inability to be the loudest one in the room). One of my biggest takeaways was the relationships between introverts and extroverts, and how two opposite partners can bring out the best in each other.
I love how the author structured this book and wrote from many perspectives, drawing on both statistics and real-life experiences to shape the contents. It certainly isn't a book written by an introvert complaining about how unfair life is; instead, it explores both sides of the spectrum, making it a compelling read for introverts and extroverts alike.
I love how the author structured this book and wrote from many perspectives, drawing on both statistics and real-life experiences to shape the contents. It certainly isn't a book written by an introvert complaining about how unfair life is; instead, it explores both sides of the spectrum, making it a compelling read for introverts and extroverts alike.
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solid read for introverts or extroverts who love or work with them. Cain uses statistics and biology to explain why being introverted isn’t a choice and how, in many cases, it’s undervalued.
this book gives power to being “quiet, shy, mild-mannered” and reveals the strengths of this personality type over extroversion.
as someone who gravitates more towards fiction, this is a rather interesting and easy read, but felt mildly unorganized in parts.
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”
“Probably the most common -and damaging- misunderstanding about personality type is that introverts are antisocial and extroverts are pro-social. But as we’ve seen, neither formulation is correct; introverts and extroverts are differently social.”
this book gives power to being “quiet, shy, mild-mannered” and reveals the strengths of this personality type over extroversion.
as someone who gravitates more towards fiction, this is a rather interesting and easy read, but felt mildly unorganized in parts.
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”
“Probably the most common -and damaging- misunderstanding about personality type is that introverts are antisocial and extroverts are pro-social. But as we’ve seen, neither formulation is correct; introverts and extroverts are differently social.”
I stopped this book a third of the way in. I felt that, although the subject is great, it wasn't well executed. I felt like I read 100 pages of premise. I ready learned much more with the Highly Sensitive person from Elaine Aron.
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As an introvert myself, this book made me feel seen and understood. It was validating and I loved the scientific/medical insights as to why we are the way we are. MOST people make me feel weird and out of place, so it was comforting to hear that some of the most amazing people in history shared similar traits and experiences with me.
oh my oh my, i just love this book so so much.
i struggled through my high school years because i was an introvert who had to try her best to appear outgoing. i still categorize myself as an outgoing introvert, but oh how those years stressed the hell out of me. i remember sitting stiffly in the room, anticipating when the teacher would call on me to answer a question, or how anxious i was when we had to present a small project, or how tiring it was to have to talk to friends throughout the day (i love them nonetheless, but i couldn’t handle so much interaction). looking back at those years, what saddens me the most was that there was almost no space for an introvert like me, who would prefer to stay in her head than swirl around with talks. Cain shows me that it was only natural that i felt that way, and she also shows me that it was also only natural that i’ve found my passion for a subject in which you basically stay in your own head. Cain does this with utter brilliance, she dissects so many aspects of the introvert-extrovert spectrum that i’ve never thought about. she praises me for being diligent, understanding, conscientious, and so on. out of everything, the most acute feeling i had after reading this book was how proud i am of myself, or more like: how proud i should’ve been all these years.
i struggled through my high school years because i was an introvert who had to try her best to appear outgoing. i still categorize myself as an outgoing introvert, but oh how those years stressed the hell out of me. i remember sitting stiffly in the room, anticipating when the teacher would call on me to answer a question, or how anxious i was when we had to present a small project, or how tiring it was to have to talk to friends throughout the day (i love them nonetheless, but i couldn’t handle so much interaction). looking back at those years, what saddens me the most was that there was almost no space for an introvert like me, who would prefer to stay in her head than swirl around with talks. Cain shows me that it was only natural that i felt that way, and she also shows me that it was also only natural that i’ve found my passion for a subject in which you basically stay in your own head. Cain does this with utter brilliance, she dissects so many aspects of the introvert-extrovert spectrum that i’ve never thought about. she praises me for being diligent, understanding, conscientious, and so on. out of everything, the most acute feeling i had after reading this book was how proud i am of myself, or more like: how proud i should’ve been all these years.
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