Susan Cain is an introvert. She describes her life of trying to fit in in a world of extroverts. It is interesting to hear about her experiences, and see how they relate to my own. She goes on to describe historical figures that were introverts. Abraham Lincoln, Steve Wozniak, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Darwin, the list goes on. I like hearing about the importance of solitude; how it can be a crucial ingredient to creativity, and how it allows some people to thrive. I like everything about this talk, it is nice to hear me described so accurately...and it doesn't sound abnormal, bizarre, or weird. As she suggests at the end of her talk, maybe this blog has been me opening up my suitcase. Now...I might have found a new book to read.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Introversion
Every now and then, a TED talk comes around that I really enjoy. A few in particular come to mind by Hans Rosling, Brian Cox, and Jill Tarter. They explain things in a great way, and while I may have understood their subjects before, they present them in a way that's new; fresh. Then there are ones that are new; ones that I can relate to; ones that help me understand something better, and in this case, help me describe myself. I am an introvert, I am quiet, and I am contemplative.
Susan Cain is an introvert. She describes her life of trying to fit in in a world of extroverts. It is interesting to hear about her experiences, and see how they relate to my own. She goes on to describe historical figures that were introverts. Abraham Lincoln, Steve Wozniak, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Darwin, the list goes on. I like hearing about the importance of solitude; how it can be a crucial ingredient to creativity, and how it allows some people to thrive. I like everything about this talk, it is nice to hear me described so accurately...and it doesn't sound abnormal, bizarre, or weird. As she suggests at the end of her talk, maybe this blog has been me opening up my suitcase. Now...I might have found a new book to read.
Susan Cain is an introvert. She describes her life of trying to fit in in a world of extroverts. It is interesting to hear about her experiences, and see how they relate to my own. She goes on to describe historical figures that were introverts. Abraham Lincoln, Steve Wozniak, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Darwin, the list goes on. I like hearing about the importance of solitude; how it can be a crucial ingredient to creativity, and how it allows some people to thrive. I like everything about this talk, it is nice to hear me described so accurately...and it doesn't sound abnormal, bizarre, or weird. As she suggests at the end of her talk, maybe this blog has been me opening up my suitcase. Now...I might have found a new book to read.
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