“What is a dynamic introvert?” “What does the title of your book mean?” I was taken by surprise by Colleen’s questions. I thought about them for a moment and then I mumbled something unintelligible. As the author of The Dynamic Introvert: Leading Quietly with Passion and Purpose and an …
Is writing easier for introverts? Great writers know that spending time alone working on their craft is the key to success. For this reason writing may provide the perfect career choice for introverts. As best-selling author John Green said, “Writing is something you do alone.” But just because …
Yesterday I attended a presentation hosted by the Vancouver Writers Fest. The speaker, Daniel Levitin — psychologist, neuroscientist, musician and best-selling author, told the audience that it was not unusual for him to write 50 drafts of a manuscript before moving onto the next step. 50 drafts! …
Healthy Solitude is Good for Everyone–Especially Introverts Loneliness is not the same as solitude. Too much time alone can be bad for your health. On the other hand, not enough time alone isn’t good either. How does this apply to introverts? Introverts, like Jenn Granneman author of …
Susan Cain’s blockbuster book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking unleased a ‘quiet revolution’ that changed, for the better, how introverts are perceived. Before the Quiet Revolution launched introverts were compared with extroverts and were found lacking: “Introversion existed somewhere between …
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“Quiet is a fast depleting resource.” Introverts need access to quiet spaces to maintain our health and well-being. A fact we have been sounding the alarm about for years. Now it seems that other groups are also concerned about the increased levels of noise in our …