We often marvel at how introverted, geeky, kid 'blossom' into secure and happy adults. We liken it to a metamorphosis. However, maybe… — Susan Cain Adults Copy Share Image
“She had strong, sometimes disturbing dreams at night. She was “strangely intense,” and often beset by powerful emotions, both positive and negative.… — Susan Cain Dreams Copy Share Image
To some extent, we've always had an admiration for extroversion in our culture. But the extrovert ideal really came to play at… — Susan Cain 20th century Copy Share Image
“According to Free Trait Theory, we are born and culturally endowed with certain personality traits—introversion, for example—but we can and do act… — Susan Cain Freedom Copy Share Image
There is no one more courageous than the person who speaks with the courage of his convictions. — Susan Cain Conviction Copy Share Image
Theodor Geisel (otherwise known as Dr. Seuss) spent his workdays ensconced in his private studio, the walls lined with sketches and drawings,… — Susan Cain Bells Copy Share Image
“We perceive talkers as smarter than quiet types—even though grade-point averages and SAT and intelligence test scores reveal this perception to be… — Susan Cain Intelligence Copy Share Image
“it takes approximately ten thousand hours of Deliberate Practice to gain true expertise,” — Susan Cain Deliberate practice Copy Share Image
“A local college counselor named Purvi Modi agrees. “Introversion is not looked down upon,” she tells me. “It is accepted. In some… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
Indeed, your biggest challenge may be to fully harness your strengths. You may be so busy trying to appear like a zestful,… — Susan Cain Busy Copy Share Image
“Studies show that the fear of public humiliation is a potent force. During the 1988-89 basketball season, for example, two NCAA basketball… — Susan Cain Fear Copy Share Image
“Many shy people turn inward, partly as a refuge from the socializing that causes them such anxiety. And many introverts are shy,… — Susan Cain Introversion Copy Share Image
Many introverts feel there's something wrong with them, and try to pass as extroverts. But whenever you try to pass as something… — Susan Cain Along Copy Share Image
Our lives are shaped as profoundly by personality as by gender or race. And the single most important aspect of personality ...… — Susan Cain Aspect Copy Share Image
What's interesting is relative levels of introversion tend to stay the same. If you went back to your reunion from school, you… — Susan Cain Back Copy Share Image
“Yet today we make room for a remarkably narrow range of personality styles. We’re told that to be great is to be… — Susan Cain Introversion Copy Share Image
“It’s about the call of his conscience. “It’s about the survival of the planet,” he says. “Nobody is going to care who… — Susan Cain Habits Copy Share Image
“Parks herself seemed aware of this paradox, calling her autobiography Quiet Strength—a title that challenges us to question our assumptions. Why shouldn’t… — Susan Cain Quiet strength Copy Share Image
...I also believe that introversion is my greatest strength. I have such a strong inner life that I’m never bored and only… — Susan Cain Believe Copy Share Image
“On August 15, 2008, Pete Cashmore, the founder of Mashable, the online guide to social media, weighed in. “Wouldn’t it be a… — Susan Cain Life Copy Share Image
Schwartz's research suggests something important: we can stretch our personalities, but only up to a point. Our inborn temperaments influence us, regardless… — Susan Cain Brain Copy Share Image
“If personal space is vital to creativity, so is freedom from "peer pressure".” — Susan Cain Creativity Copy Share Image
“Big Five traits: Introversion-Extroversion; Agreeableness; Openness to Experience; Conscientiousness; and Emotional Stability.” — Susan Cain Emotional stability Copy Share Image
“It’s not that there’s no small talk, observes Strickland, the leader of the gathering. It’s that it comes not at the beginning… — Susan Cain Communication Copy Share Image
