Introduction to Quiet Book
You might have read several good nonfiction books but this nonfiction “Quiet – The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” of 2012 has its own charm and superiority. Susain Chain, an American author, beautifully focuses on the needs and strengths of both extroverts and introverts, in it. No doubt, it helps you in understanding your personality type and helps in self-development.
The best thing about this book is it suggests the ways in which people of both personality types can make the best use of their hidden potential, with great comfort. It covers almost every aspect of life, such as parenting, family, career, and relationships. Plus, it is a must-read for freelancer because working independently raise similar issues that need to be addressed otherwise it will ruin your career. However, starting freelancing is not a difficult task but sustaining as a freelancer is the main thing.
About The Author
Susan Cain is the author of Quiet and her enthusiasm for this topic is clearly visible in the book. She has a Master’s degree from Harvard in psychology and law and was a corporate lawyer at the prestigious firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Susan has appeared on numerous public platforms like TED, Oprah Winfrey Show, and Time Magazine to talk about introversion.
Summary of Quiet
The book starts with a chapter on the history of extroversion and its current status in modern society. She talks about how it has become increasingly common for people to be judged and evaluated based on their level of extroversion.
The remainder of the book covers various aspects of life and how introverts can thrive in an extrovert-focused world. Susan discusses introversion in the workplace, parenting, education, and relationships. She provides advice on how to manage introversion in order to achieve personal success and satisfaction. She also provides strategies for managing the demands of an extroverted world.
The book ends with a chapter on creativity and how introverts can use their unique skills to become successful in a variety of different fields.
Here Are The Main Key Points Of The Book!
Cain’s personal meetings with people at her talks, professionals, experts, leaders, and researchers
The book provides a unique insight into the history and current status of extroversion in today’s society. It reveals how being an introvert or extrovert deeply affects our lives. It shares practical advice and strategies for managing the demands of an extroverted world as well as ideas for using introversion to boost creativity and success in various fields.
It also highlights how we can use our unique skills as introverts to become successful in a variety of situations. Overall, Quiet is an excellent book for anyone looking to better understand their personality type and how it affects their life.
Deep relevant studies on introversion and extroversion perspectives
The book is enriched by Susan Cain’s personal meetings with people at her talks, professionals, experts, leaders, and researchers. She has researched thoroughly this subject and has cited many relevant studies on introversion and extroversion perspectives, which are worth exploring.
Comparison of Asians and Americans: personality types and Values
The book also gives a good comparison of Asians and Americans in terms of personality types and values given to introverted behavior. It shows how different cultures view introverts and extroverts and how this can affect their success.
Simple tools for self-assessment
It also provides simple tools for self-assessment so that readers can better understand their own personality type. This will be very helpful to those who are still unsure of their own type and want to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Ultimately, Quiet is an eye-opening book that will help readers gain valuable insight into their personality type and how it affects their lives. If you are looking for a book that provides practical advice on how to thrive in an age of extroversion, then this book is for you!
Three Styles of Traits
Besides, Cain discusses cultural norms of the character and personality of America and Asia, before and after the 18th century. She highlighted the manifesto of the societies of both regions, including her observations about successful people on both sides, based on their introverted and extroverted personalities. She gave prominent examples of artists and leaders. The main three traits she pulled out are leadership, creativity and productivity, and mastery.
Final Thoughts
The book basically suggests why introverts and extroverts have their weaknesses and strengths. No universal definition of introvert and extrovert is there. Still, psychologists believe there is a thick and fine line between both. Therefore, the writer highlighted the three main points; work and thinking style, response to stimulation, and social styles.
Furthermore, the writer suggests the formula of ‘loving, living and working optimally’, with a reality check that none of the personality types is PEFECT. So, society needs both of them for social welfare. The four traits that demand both personality types hand-in-hand are, polishing self-abilities, stretching yourself mentally and physically, collaborating and teamwork, and nurturing introverted kids.
Finalizing her words, Cain wishes her reader to improve his/her management and relationship skills, after reading this book. She doesn’t want his introverted reader to think of introversion as a curse while correlating success as the only trait for extroverts (as it seems).
“You just need to tap out your power as an introvert in order to reach your highest potential.” Susan Cain
