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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.