Do you really believe in what you said or wrote โ in the thing thatโs bringing criticism? And if I do believe it, I can withstand anything.
Susan CainLove is essential; gregariousness is optional. Cherish your nearest and dearest. Work with colleagues you like and respect. Scan new acquaintances for those who might fall into the former categories or whose company you enjoy for its own sake. And don't worry about socializing with everyone else. Relationships make everyone happier, introverts included, but think quality over quantity.
Susan CainAs a parent, if give yourself what you need, your children will watch you doing that and will give themselves what they need.
Susan CainI'm continually amazed by how many people who appear to be extroverts are actually introverts.
Susan CainIntroverts need to trust their gut and share their ideas as powerfully as they can. This does not mean aping extroverts; ideas can be shared quietly, they can be communicated in writing, they can be packaged into highly produced lectures, they can be advanced by allies. The trick for introverts is to honor their own styles instead of allowing themselves to be swept up by prevailing norms.
Susan Cain