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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.