Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can T Stop Talking

Susan Cain, a well known and appreciated writer from America in the field of psychology, recently held a speech on one of the famous TED talks and entirely captured me by trying to give the audience an understanding of introversion.

Susan Cain’s Ted Talk The Power Of Introverts brought a new conversation to society in how introverts are treated. Five years ago (when this took place) this topic was not very well discussed, which made this piece very eye opening for some. Using Aristotle's appeals: logos and pathos, as well as a comparative argument in her ted talk, Cain persuades viewers that we as a society oppress/shame introverts, not allowing them to strive or be themselves in our now extroverted society. She advocates for a more balanced society that serves both introverts and extroverts instead of just extroverts.

Having made such important contributions in many fields of work, Cain’s incorporation of well-known figures like Socrates, Steve Wozniak and Albert Einstein contradicts the notion that introversion is something that one should be shamed about nor requires medical attention. Revealing that introverts such as co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak are not incapable to success just because of his introversion, Cain states “the very best of [introverts] are artists…and artists work best alone” (par 21.) One of the preconceived notions society has against introverts is that they are unable to live successful lives, and Cain disproves that notion by referring to well-known reputable individuals from history and popular culture. Her references also engages her readers by taking a modern approach to this widely discussed argument, using figures that are well-liked by younger and older generations. Next, when Cain quotes journalist Winifred Gallagher

Susan Cain’s “Power of Introverts” talk was all about the importance of people who are considered introvertly inclined in our society. In her talk, she described first how her family influenced her in being an introvert. Reading is her family’s social activity and that one can roam around through his or her own imagination. She also discussed about her memorable summer camp story where she has discovered the way extrovert people live and tried to shift in this kind of life. With all these changes in her life she never left her introverted life and espoused the ideas that when it comes to creativity and leadership, the society needs introverts and the things where they excel most. She explained that introversion is how one responds to stimulation including social stimulation which is different from a person being shy – the fear of social judgment.

By thinking for his individual self, he managed to recreate electricity and discovers the light bulb. He then went through a long term and finally got the chance to share his findings with the Home of the Scholars, and they rejected it. With this example, the author tries to suggest that being self-reliant and thinking for oneself can lead to scientific progress, something that this society does not do. She also implies that thinking individually can lead to higher things rather than being a part of dictatorial world and adhere to

The article “Introversion: The Often Forgotten Factor Impacting the Gifted” by Jill D. Burruss and Lisa Kaenzig begins by giving examples of how an introvert may behave. The authors continue by explaining that introversion is in not an issue, but a personality type which differs from that of the “normal,” more outgoing and friendly personality type, extroversion. Introverts and extroverts are different personality types, most people fall into one of the two categories. Typically, an introvert’s main focus is in the internal world of thoughts, while an extrovert's main focus is on the external world of people and events. Introverts tend to enjoy alone time, working on their own, and are usually quiet, and extroverts are typically social, enjoy

Also, she gained her authority because she is an introvert as well. This establishes her authority because she knows, along with, understands what other introverts are thinking as well as feeling. She understands that they are not always accepted for feeling the desire to go off on their own. That introverts are told to constantly work in groups with lots of other people instead of by themselves and that they should be more extroverted than introverted.

People are looked down upon for having constant assertiveness. A man named Dan Post once said, “Egotism is the glue in which you get stuck in yourself”. In a modern world, egoists are seen as negative figures who are full of themselves. In truth, egoists are the confident leaders and achievers that the world offers. Though they are frowned upon, the egoists of yesterday, today, and tomorrow shaped the human race. Egoist entrepreneurs, scientists, and doctors held such pride in themselves and their work that they changed the world. For hundreds of years, egoism has been seen as a negative aspect to life. This idea has been summarized by the late Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle, Carlyle said “Egoism is the source and summary of all faults and miseries.”. Carlyle believes that egoists are shameful to society. In reality, the egotists of different generations are the ones who keep the wheels of life spinning with their curiosity and determination. Both themes of curiosity and determination apply to Prometheus and

Susan Cain is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Since graduating Cain has become the chief revolutionary and co-founder of the Quiet Revolution and the co-founder of the Quiet Schools Network and the Quiet Leadership Institute. Cain is also the author of the bestsellers Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for almost three years and was named the #1 best book of the year by Fast Company magazine. The goal of the Quiet Revolution is to unlock the power of introverts for the benefits of everyone which was discussed in the TED talk that is being analyzed in this essay. The TED talk “The power of introverts” has been viewed over 17 million times and was named one of Bill Gates all-time favorite talks. The purpose of this speech was to inform the audience about how introversion is not what most people make it out to be. Throughout her speech, Cain compares and contrast introversion with extroversion and

It takes a lot of courage to stand up for one’s own belief and thought, how abnormal it may be. But, when someone reaches to that point, they are truly genius. Most people are ashamed of their identity because it is different from others. They should learn to “Accept the place the divine Providence” has found for them (Emerson, Self-Reliance, 233). They don’t understand that their different identity makes them extraordinary in a special way. All the people who have achieved great milestones have been different. But again, what made them different made them great. “To be great is to be misunderstood”(Emerson, Self-Reliance, 235). All the great people achieved great things because they were brave enough to be different. They defied the normal. Consequently, their lives were more pleasurable. They knew what they were doing and what will they do next, and they didn’t need anyone’s acceptance except their own. If people speak their minds, accept who they are, ignore society’s norms and lastly, be original; their lives can be a joyous journey.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain - This particular book is meant for the introverts of the world. Introverts struggle in a world where a lot of people are mostly talking and doing. The book helps introverts understand and strengthen their capabilities in order to survive in a fast paced environment.

We all worry about our children. There are an abundance of problems in society that produce a number of sociological disorders, as well as physical conditions which we are all at a loss to understand or explain. With the prevalence of autism, ADHD and child abuse, it is easy to fear the worst when we see a child behaving in what appears to be an abnormal way. However, introverted children may be so naturally and an introverted perspective may be part of their innate charm.

Introversion was defined as “withdrawn and often shy, and they tend to focus on themselves, on their own thoughts and feelings” (Jung, 1923) Therefore focusing on this personality trait can help to better understand why people tend to be reserved and withdrawn from everyday life. Carl Jung was the creator of the neopsychoanalytical approach, which focused on psychic energy. While Gordon Allport and Hans Eysenck contributor to the trait theory, focused on biology and individualized traits. Jung, Eysenck and Allport focused on extrovert vs. introvert, yet had completely different ideas of how introversion is seen in everyday life. Personally believeing this trait is one I carry, focusing on completely different approaches will bring light to many explanations of why people act the way they do, including myself. By using both case studies and personal work from the works of Jung, Eysenck, and Allport researching introversion should not be a an issue. Although there is a lot of work to do with introversion, through this research one can get a better overview.

According to many psychologists and other social experts, there exist two major social behaviors that are widely adopted globally by a person as they mature into young adulthood: extraversion or introversion. Extroverts are expressive individuals who appear to be energized and enjoy seeking activities that involve socialization with others where as a reserved individual (introvert) prefers solitary pursuits where he or she often partakes in a favorite pastime. In her novel Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength, Laurie Helgoe statistically explores the fact that more than one half of the American populace claims to be reticent and encourages those folks to embrace their natural selves (“Book Details” 1). Introverts

For example, some introverts claim that for every hour of social interaction (i.e., parties), they would need two hours of rest and recharge. Others need more or less. So the time varies and so do the ways we recharge.