Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

Susan Cain

Recommended by a friend of Nathan’s in Mozambique Gary?

 

Points of Interest

• The world needs all types of people.
• Society regularly praises and promotes extroverts over introverts. We teach to extroverts.
• Introvert is NOT a synonym to…
  • shy
  • hermit
  • misanthrope
• Introversion is a preference for environments not over stimulating.
• Introverts are more likely to hear and use suggestions
• The LDS church glorifies extroverts.

How am I going change because of this book?

• Take time to recharge after situations which drain me.
• Establish free trade agreements with the extroverts in my life.
• Find my strengths and focus on them