Introverts prefer to work independently, and solitude can…

“introverts prefer to work independently, and solitude can be a catalyst to innovation. As the influential psychologist Hans Eysenck once observed, introversion “concentrates the…

— Susan Cain

Extraverts are comfortable thinking as they speak. Introverts prefer slow-paced interactions that allow room for thought. Brainstorming does not work for them. Email does.

— Laurie Helgoe

Introverts prefer introversion; we tend to gain energy by reflecting and expend energy when interacting. Extroverts have the opposite preference; they tend to gain…

— Laurie Helgoe

Solitude is a catalyst for innovation

— Mahatma Gandhi

There is no better place for learning to work independently and to extend your horizon than in higher school.

— Mikhail Botvinnik

“Think positive and work by yourself independently, so you could avoid being someone else's burden.”

— Saaif Alam

Look at nature, work independently, and solve your own problems.

— Winslow Homer

I work independently of the director, and to some extent, that's actually a big relief to them. When I come to them in post-production,…

— James Newton Howard

“Introverts are drawn to the inner world of thought and feeling, said Jung, extroverts to the external life of people and activities. Introverts focus…

— Susan Cain

“The trick for introverts is to honor their styles instead of allowing themselves to be swept up by prevailing norms.”

— Susan Cain

Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their…

— Susan Cain

“introverts are uniquely good at leading initiative-takers. Because of their inclination to listen to others and lack of interest in dominating social situations, introverts…

— Susan Cain

INTROVERTS are especially vulnerable to challenges like marital tension, a parent’s death, or abuse. They’re more likely than their peers to react to these…

— Susan Cain

“Extroverts are more likely to take a quick-and-dirty approach to problem-solving, trading accuracy for speed, making increasing numbers of mistakes as they go, and…

— Susan Cain

“So when introverts assume the observer role, as when they write novels, or contemplate unified field theory- or fall quiet at dinner parties- they’re…

— Susan Cain