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“We know from myths and fairy tales that there are many different kinds of powers in this world. One child is given a light saber, another a wizard’s education. The trick is not to amass all the different kinds of available power, but to use well the kind you’ve been granted. Introverts are offered keys to private gardens full of riches. To possess such a key is to tumble like Alice down her rabbit hole. She didn’t choose to go to Wonderland—but she made of it an adventure that was fresh and fantastic and very much her own. Lewis Carroll was an introvert, too, by the way. Without him, there would be no Alice in Wonderland. And by now, this shouldn’t surprise us.”

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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
Susan Cain

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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