Many introverts feel there's something wrong with them, and try to pass as extroverts. But whenever you try to pass as something you're not, you lose a part of yourself along the way. You especially lose a sense of how to spend your time. Susan Cain extrovertfeelintrovert share on social
I get a lot of letters from introverts asking how they can meet people. The key is to make sure that you are doing things you enjoy. Susan Cain enjoyintrovertkey Change image and share on social
It's important for a parent to learn to take delight in a child whose behavior might seem mystifying. In the case of an extroverted parent with an introverted child, it can be learning to see the inner riches of your child that may not always be expressed on the surface - but are there. Susan Cain behaviorcasechild share on social
Shyness is inherently uncomfortable; introversion is not. The traits do overlap, though psychologists debate to what degree. Susan Cain debatedegreeinherently Change image and share on social
Some introverts are perfectly comfortable with public speaking; I'm not one of them. Susan Cain comfortableintrovertperfectly Change image and share on social
I think the shyness one feels in childhood is often overcome with time. There are children who hide behind their parents' legs, but you don't see grown-ups hiding behind people. It just doesn't happen. I mean, not that often. People develop social skills over time. Susan Cain childchildhooddevelop share on social
I've wanted to be a writer since I was four years old! Susan Cain havewantwriter Change image and share on social
I've never given a speech without being terrified first. Susan Cain havespeechterrify Change image and share on social
The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness. Susan Cain biascolossalenergy Change image and share on social
I use a lot of old-fashioned expressions. Susan Cain expressionfashionlot Change image and share on social
