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“The emphasis is on community, on participating in more and more programs and events, on meeting more and more people. It’s a constant tension for many introverts that they’re not living that out. And in a religious world, there’s more at stake when you feel that tension. It doesn’t feel like ‘I’m not doing as well as I’d like.’ It feels like ‘God isn’t pleased with me.’”

Quote by Susan Cain

Book:Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

This book provides an in-depth look at the nature of introversion, examining how introverts perceive the world differently from extroverts. It discusses the misunderstandings and biases that introverts encounter and offers strategies for introverts to navigate and thrive in an extroverted-oriented world. The book also highlights the unique contributions that introverts can make in their personal and professional lives. more

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Susan Cain is a writer known for her research and advocacy on introverted personalities. Her book 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' explores the advantages of being introverted and challenges the dominant culture that favors extroversion. more

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