The power of introverts | Susan Cain | TED
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Published 2012-03-02
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
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All Comments (21)
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I don't feel sad when i'm alone. I feel sad when i'm surrounded by people and feel left out.
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i hate it when people say "why are you so quiet". Like i dont know why are you so loud?
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Telling an introvert to speak up is as "rude" as telling an extroverted person to shut up!!
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Introverts pure nightmares: 1) Parties 2)Group Project 3) Speaking in front of class 4) When parents say to "speak up!" 5) Social Gatherings
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" We are not antisocial , we are selectively social " - introverts
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You know the comment section belongs to introverts when you see paragraphs.
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I deeply appreciate the last message that she delivered in her speech: the introvert, occasionally, should open up their 'suitcase' for others to see because the world needs you and needs the thing you carry
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As an introvert, I have learned how to act like an extrovert if needed: leading meetings, calming down real extroverts, etc. We can learn how to mimic an extrovert, but they can never mimic us. As a teacher and certifying instructors, extroverts can actually scare introverted students of any age. But introverts can modify their behaviors to work with most any student.
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"Group work": Extroverts do the "group" part, introvert does the "work" part.
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I assume mostly introverts are watching this when extroverts need to watch it.
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when someone thinks you're depressed but you're just an introvert.. i know how that feels..
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I can see myself through her body gestures and facial expressions , the anxiety for her and the courage and strength she has to stand up there and speak in front of a huge crowd! Bravo! I would most likely get all mixed up and lost my concentration. She’s very valiant and focused!
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Ironically, teachers ask introverts to open up and try to shut up extroverts.
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Bro being called boring is so hurtful, just cos you dont talk a lot
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As a med school student and introvert, this video was really helpful. There’s been countless times where I’ve questioned myself why am I even trying to pursue a career where only extroverts can succeed, but I also can’t imagine myself doing anything else. Thank you for helping me realize that being an introvert is not an obstacle for what I want to achieve, even if the world wants me to believe it.
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I am not sure if it's only me but in a group discussion or meetings, I felt like I always need more time to think before I can ask question or provide a suggestions. I hate it when they do break out rooms where you don't have a choice but to participate. However, there is kind of an unspoken expectation that each should be able to speak up and just spontaneously provide feedback or comments or suggestions. So at the end, I'm forced to provide a rushed ideas that sometimes not a very good one. So most of the time I've beat myself for thinking so slow, for not contributing. In a corporate race of being the best, those the loudest and fastest are seen to be capable and able to lead.
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Introverts, rise up. We're finally valid
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Give an introvert a pen and a few blank pages. And you would realise he is no less louder than an extrovert.
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It can be easy to mistake introversion for shyness or something else that leads to a general underestimation of what introverted people are capable of. Love seeing that idea being corrected.
