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The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

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Quiet

Written by: Susan Cain
Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
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 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—People, O: The Oprah Magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Inc., Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews

What are the advantages of being an introvert? They make up at least one-third of the people we know. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society.

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself. Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences Business Witty Inspiring Leadership Management Behavioral Psychology
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Held my interest to the end, which non fictions seldom do. She kept the research coming and covered a lot of ground. Important book!

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This book made me think that introverts are much more adept at managing in an extroverted world than extroverts are in adapting to an introverted world. I thought about this during the first years of Covid and how it affected both personality types. Introverts could not get away from family, and extroverts could not go out to engage in external activities. Painful for all, but I think it was easier for the introverted to grab quiet time - even if it was to hide away in the bathroom/stay up later than everyone else, where the extrovert took to zoom calls, board games etc.
The book just helped to solidify the cruel words that were spoken to me by my ex; cold/unfriendly/shy/unsociable. The couple that struggled with his need for weekly dinners and hers for not to have them at all brought back a lot of memories. I’m okay with who I am, I don’t feel guilty for not attending events, and I have a good sense of “no” and am not afraid to say it, when it clearly is not something I want to do.
If you struggle with the labels that other people have of you, it’s their problem, but not easy to navigate. Perhaps this book will help.

The dichotomy of personality traits

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I had to read a few chapter of this book for a university class and I couldn’t put it down! I think I finished it in a day and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. It makes me feel empowered as an introvert myself and gives me hope.

Thank you Susan 💕

I cant stop talking about this book!

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Loved this. A great mixture of case studies and personal thoughts that can't help but leave you wondering how to make the best of your strengths

very informative

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Can relate to every section of the book, struggles of an introvert as a child, teenager, at University and work! I am definitely going to work on the tips and help other fellow introverts.

Very touching

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