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For anyone who loved Susan Cain’s Quiet, comes this practical manifesto sharing the joys of introversion… This clever and pithy book challenges introverts to take ownership of their personalities...with quiet strength. Sophia Dembling asserts that the introvert’s lifestyle is not “wrong” or lacking, as society or extroverts would have us believe. Through a combination of personal insights and psychology, The Introvert’s Way helps and encourages introverts to embrace their nature, to respect traits they may have been ashamed of and reframe them as assets. You’re not shy; rather, you appreciate the joys of quiet. You’re not antisocial; instead, you enjoy recharging through time alone. You’re not unfriendly, but you do find more meaning in one-on-one connections than large gatherings. By honoring what makes them unique, this astute and inspiring book challenges introverts to “own” their introversion, igniting a quiet revolution that will change how they see themselves and how they engage with the world.
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A few notes to take away from this book [from the chapter affirmations for introverts, but pretty much sums up the msg in the book entirely]:
1) staying home is doing something,
2) i like who i like, and just because i don't like you doesn't mean i hate you,
3) listening to bores is not my job,
4) managing my energy is a favor to myself and everyone around me,
5) saying no is ok,
6) just because I'm quiet doesn't mean i have nothing to say,
7) a ringing phone is not a mandate,
8) i know what i need better than anyone else,
9) other peoples desire for me to participate is not more important than my desire not to.
Finally, if you don't like the me that I am...Not my responsibily, not my problem.