Quiet by susan cain february 19, 20 keith ferguson leave a comment one of my friends recently gave me a copy of susan cains book quiet. The introverts who are the subject of susan cains new book, quiet, dont experience their inwardness in quite so selfcongratulatory a way. The power of introverts 12 in researching my book, quiet. Aug 12, 20 after reading susan cains bestselling book, quiet.
I prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing i like to think before i speaksoftly. In the book quiet by susan cain, the theme revealed is that introversion should be appreciated. For starters you can find out if you are an introvert or extrovert or an ambivert yes that word exists by taking this quiz that susan created. Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was.
Mar 29, 20 susan cains book quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking has been an insightful and delightful read. The following are 10 of my favorite quotes and key takeaways from the book. The power of introverts in susan cains quiet 712 words 3 pages. Below, you can see her famous and terrific speech, which. The reason is that her book and talk made a lot of people feel heard for the first time. Named one of the top ten influencers in the world by linkedin, susan cain is a.
Mar 22, 2012 in fact, i read much of susan cain s book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. It is an important book so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices jon ronson, the guardian susan cain s quiet has sparked a quiet revolution. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a 2012 nonfiction book written by susan cain. Ive seen susan cains ted talks, video and knew i would have to read her book, it was just a matter of fitting it into my schedule. Introverts will love this practical and moving guide to building a career, network, and life you love. Or perhaps it is a normal book about a culture that feels very odd to me. Now it s fine for me to turn down party invitations. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the. Susan horowitz cain born 1968 is an american writer and lecturer, and author of the 2012 nonfiction book quiet. Quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking av. But, as susan cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i share my take on the culture of character verses. Susan cains quiet argues for the power of introverts. Asked what inspired her to write the book, cain likened introverts today to women. Susan cains talk about the power of introverts has been viewed over 10 million times. This central idea of a piece of literature is known as the theme. Susan cain author of the book quiet gives off a very interesting quote in the front cover of the book, and gives the reader a good focus on what quiet is mainly about quiet, the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking.
The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the people we know are introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. Quiet by susan cain eat, pray, love by elizabeth gilbert daring greatly by brene. And since charisma isnt usually the first word that comes to mind when one. Cains intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put quiet in an elite class with the best books from malcolm gladwell, daniel pink, and other masters of psychological nonfiction. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has more about susan cain. She charts the rise of the extrovert ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. Based on five years of research in psychology and neurobiology, and on dozens of interviews, quiet illuminates what it means to be an introvert or extrovert and eloquently calls for a new social order. It is also the subject of susan cain s groundbreaking new book, quiet, which begins by taking us on a whirlwind tour of our culture, which has become dominated by what cain calls the extrovert ethic, and then travels back in time to examine how it got that way. Nov, 2019 the following are 10 of my favorite quotes and key takeaways from the book.
In the world that quiet describes, more than 30 people who dislike. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of. Review of susan cains book, quiet chapter 2 adventures. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is a 2012 crown publication. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the new york times. Published on jul 15, 20 based on some of the content from susan cains book quiet.
The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the peopl. Dec 03, 2018 i prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing i like to think before i speaksoftly. Feb 12, 2012 the introverts who are the subject of susan cains new book, quiet, dont experience their inwardness in quite so selfcongratulatory a way. A charming, articulate man, he confided to me that his interest in the field came from his own struggles with shyness. In our booming culture, hers is a still, small voice that punches above its weight. Since i saw, for the first time, the susan cains speech at ted named the power of introverts, i started to look for her book, quiet. Susan cains quiet is on par with my other favourite nonfiction books of all times including malcolm gladwells outliers and randy pauschs the last lecture. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, which argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. In the seven years of research leading up to the publication of quiet in 2012, susan uncovered the slow rise of the extrovert ideal in the public and american workplace. In quiet, susan cain does an eloquent and powerful job of extolling the virtues of the listeners and the thinkersthe reflective introverts of the world who appreciate that hard problems demand careful thought and who understand that its a good idea to know what you want to say before you open your mouth. Second, i wanted to explore cain and others criticism that group activities in the workplace and in education are unfair to introverts. Susan cains quiet argues for the power of introverts the. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of susan cains groundbreaking book quiet, brilliantly read by kathe mazur in quiet, the international best seller, susan cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. It is an important book so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices jon ronson the guardian susan cains quiet has sparked a quiet revolution. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking av susan cain isbn. Writer susan cain delivers a profound, paradigmshifting book about the surprising advantages of being an introvert in an extroverted world. It is an important book so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices jon ronson, the guardian susan cains quiet has sparked a quiet revolution. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, susan cains quiet. For a more complete discussion, see the biographical article, susan cain. The entire book was excellent, but these were the passages that resonated the most with me.
At least onethird of the people we know are introverts. Susan cain author of the book quiet gives off a very interesting quote in the front cover of the book, and gives the reader a good focus on what quiet is mainly about quiet, the. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The most important book published for a decade lynne truss sunday telegraph quiet is a very timely book, and cains central thesis is fresh and important. In quiet, susan cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. The books that started the quiet revolution quiet revolution. In 2015, cain cofounded quiet revolution, a missionbased company with initiatives in. Cain thoughtfully explores the innumerable differences between introverts and extraverts, as well as the myriad ways in which introverts are misunderstood and underestimated in a culture driven by extraverted ideals. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i met a scientist performing groundbreaking work on social anxiety disorder. In every genre of literature, all stories have an underlying meaning or a main idea that comes from the text either directly or indirectly. In her book quiet, multiple historical and modern examples, from dale carnegie author of how to win friends and influence people to eleanor roosevelt and steve wozniak cofounder of apple show that you dont have to be loud and talkative to be successful in the professional world. Jul 15, 20 published on jul 15, 20 based on some of the content from susan cains book quiet. Quiet revolution read the book thats been on the new york times bestseller list for over three years and has been translated into 36 languages.
In fact, i read much of susan cains book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. First, as an introvert i wanted to learn more about myself. Cain argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness. Below, you can see her famous and terrific speech, which has been watched by more than 5 million people. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i think this friend may be on to something. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking broadway, 20, writer susan cain notes that this emphasis on the extrovert ideal continues to intensify as more people migrate to urban centers, where our closer physical proximity to one another encourages a greater focus on selfpresentation. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking 2012 is an intriguing and important work. But just because someone is charismatic, it doesnt necessarily make them an effective leader. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking paperback 3 jan 20.
Review of susan cains book, quiet chapter 2 dont get me wrong there is definitely nothing wrong with charisma. In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution and the author of quiet. What are some key takeaways from susan cains book, quiet. Quiet by susan cain will change how you think about introverts forever. A cultural ideal the fact is, we in the west live in a world that prizes extroverts much more highly than introverts, and is, in many ways, geared toward and designed. Review of susan cains book, quiet chapter 2 several people have suggested susan cains work as material for my blog, and my dad gave me a copy of her book.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking shows how dramatically. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain, published by crown, a division of random house, inc. Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. A startling, important, and readable pageturner naomi wolf, author of the beauty myth i cant get quiet out of my head. Susan cain is the author of the sunday times and new york times bestseller quiet.
There has recently been a rise in the discussion of introverts and their place in the world, partly due to the 2012 publication of susan cains book quiet. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking paperback january 29, 20. Susan cains book quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking has been an insightful and delightful read. One of my friends recently gave me a copy of susan cains book quiet. Named one of the top ten influencers in the world by linkedin, susan cain is a renowned speaker and the author of the awardwinning books quiet power, quiet journal, and quiet. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking paperback jan 29 20. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking for two reasons. It is an important book so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices jon ronson the guardian susan cain s quiet has sparked a quiet revolution. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking audiobook by susan cain.
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