The Introverts Survival: Rules of Engagement

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.

In her article Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic? author Susan Cain addresses many of the preconceived notions society has against introverted people. Cain argues that society tends to favor the outgoing and extroverted and shames those who prefer to be alone rather than socialize. The author utilizes certain writing strategies as a way to change her audience’s original views surrounding introversion. Cain’s use of comparing and contrasting, specific examples, and strong transitions that bridge various ideas to each other make her argument, that introverts are essential to society, much more persuasive.

Ever since my passion began in the 7th grade, the amazing people I have come across, stories I have heard, and memories I have made fishing are innumerable. A few of the many guys I have met fishing have become valuable mentors to me, which of whom I have bonded with and become closer to. I have shared lots of experiences by spending time and traveling with these men, shaping me as a person. As humans, we learn so much from one another, and through fishing I have learned not only many old traditions and modern fishing methods, but life skills that I use in my day-to-day

While fishing we did not talk much. Our only words we used were “got one,” which acted as our code words for “come over here and net this fish for me.” The person without a fish on always drops his rod and runs to the other side of the boat to help net the fish. Once Jackson did not even have to say a word. His drag started squealing, and I dropped my rod and ran to the front of the boat to net his fish.

When I come it fishing, let’s just say I am hooked like a large mouth bass is hooked to my line. Ever since I was a boy and my dad took me and my brother fishing, I could never get enough of it. Every time I would come home from school, I would ask my dad “when are we going fishing” and he would always say “boy there more than just fishing” but being a young boy fishing was the only thing I would want to do. The older I got, the worse I got about fishing, I would always want the new rod or gear that just came. I have been to fishing shows and watch fishing on the TV and I always wanted to be just like the man I show be able to catch the big trophy winners.

New experience: Fishing can sometimes be boring, especially when you are using the same type of fishing techniques for years and catching the exact same time of

Fishing has been around a long time and has been evolving over the years. In fact, the first known fishermen were from the Stone Age. They used materials that were available to them to catch fish and put food on the table for their families. Succeeding the Stone Age however, fishing has slowly begun to transform into more of a sport than a method of providing food. National Geographic states, “It wasn't until the 15th century that fishing began its evolution into a sport. Previously, fishing was simply a means for survival.” Fishing has changed so immensely that it has become a competitive sport. Fishermen all over the world angle competitively against each other in huge tournaments for a living. These professional fishermen are awarded millions of dollars to angle out of expensive boats that their sponsors pays for.

Imagine sitting on a dock at a nearby pond, fishing and it is peaceful and quiet when all of sudden a fish bites the hook! Fishing is all about waiting patiently for the right fish, having the right equipment, and knowing what a person wants to catch; fishing is more than a way to survive, it has now grown into a lucrative sport, and become a big hobby for many people around the world.

Guardians are seen as the cornerstones of society. Belonging is important to them. They do the thankless jobs that no one else wants to do and are big on fallowing the rules. I think that this is a good description of me, I tend to put others ahead of myself and at the end of an event one can more than likely find me cleaning up after others or doing whatever nobody else will do. I have a need to know and be liked by others. I try hard not to step on others toes and try to participate in as many activities as possible to feel useful and to get to know others. My ISTJ personality as a whole is summed up as being open and natural in conversation but precise and to the point. ISTJs are sticklers for the rules, not very good at emotional communications, people who values step by step approaches and likes making the tough calls. I see this as a fairly accurate representation of myself. I think I am pretty good at carrying on a conversation with only a small amount of awkwardness. At first, I didn’t see myself as a precise and to the point person, but the more I thought about it the more I realized it was true. I am a very goal oriented person, when conversation strays, I try to redirector it back to the topic I was originally trying to discuss. I am one of those people that operates best when things are specifically laid out step by step for them, especially on things like homework assignments. I am a huge stickler for the rules, I am not good at breaking them. It makes me nervous and uncomfortable, just thinking about it. Normally when I am given a choice to break the rules I sit and contemplate it for a vast amount of time and then talk myself out of

As a fisherman you are focussed on how the lake or stream is structured, trying to figure out where the fish may be laying at. Fishing is also a very engaging activity; you are always doing something with your hands. It goes from fixing your line and bait, casting out, slowly reeling it in, checking the bait, and then casting again. This keeps you busy and engaged in what you are doing. Fishing also is a great way to see wildlife, other than just fish. I have been fishing many times when I have observed deer, beavers, birds, ducks, geese, and snakes around the water. Fishing is an activity that brings all the great aspects of being in the woods into one

An introvert is a person that gathers their energy from within and requires time alone and would prefer to communicate by ways such as email and by writing and maybe texting they seem to prefer not to talk face to face and are not great public speakers. Introverts are often said to be reserved. They are often said to enjoy the quiet and this is what

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.

Those who are young with energy and risk takers, revel in a hearty chase. This so happens to occur in human nature, something unreachable seemingly captivate our attention, and in turn shadows us even more to grab at it. I know what we saw in each other in those numbered days. A sudden exhilaration for the opposite, with each passing day, we grew more intrigued by each other's mere presence and actions. Fishing was a trigger of our emotions, a connection surpassing physical attention, or mental attention. It was a unification of two souls borne from one

There's nothing like deep sea fishing! First, there's the solitude and peace you find when you're out in the ocean with your best buds. Then there's the mental game, the strategy of finding, baiting, and winning the prize. It's a challenge where success can truly change the life of the fisherman. And failure is no failure at all - you've still had hours of peaceful, glorious communion with the mother of nature, the mysterious ocean.

Introverts are people who spend time thinking and reflecting before they act. Their motivation is internal, which might end up closing them off from the world around them. Introverts usually prefer one-to-one relationships, and only express intimacy with a few family members or close friends. Introverts also love doing activities that allow them to be put in an organizational position. Occasionally, introverts will shut down and close off from all of those around them. Personally, I believe that is a completely accurate description of myself. I also plan out my days ahead of time, and I love being able to put things together. While I sometimes I think that it is a negative thing, I do tend to close off from my circle, which happens to be very small. If I do get to meet my goal of being a teacher, my introversion definitely yields to potential for problems. Getting out of my shell would be a challenge, without a doubt. That being said, my introversion is mostly geared towards others my age. I am usually very comfortable around people that are older or younger than I am, which makes me believe I would probably be okay. Other than having to overcome the challenge of opening up, being an introvert does have upsides, such as having an urge to get things done.