Extroverts are more attuned to social rewards, so they are more likely to flash a smile for effect. A notable exception are introverts - like me - whom I call "socially accessible" introverts. We have been trained well to smile and nod, which can place a burden on our processing efforts.

Introverts are collectors of thoughts, and solitude is where the collection is curated and rearranged to make sense of the present and future.

When a quiet introvert talks, heads turn, and that's power.

As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst enemy. The good news is we generally like our own company, a quality that extroverts often envy. We find comfort in solitude and know how to soothe ourselves. Even our willingness to look at ourselves critically is often helpful.But, we can go too far. We can hoard responsibility and overlook the role others play. We can kick ourselves when we're down. How many times have you felt lousy about something, only to get mad at yourself for feeling lousy?

Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others.

Introverts paradoxically pull away from culture and create culture.

Introvert conversations are like jazz. Each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo.