Shy, awkward, backwards. We introverts know these adjectives as alternative facts when the extroverts describe us.
Introverts are probably one of the most misunderstood personalities on the planet. We know none of these labels are true, yet we face a life of being perceived too shy to contribute.
The truth is, we are neither shy nor awkward, as we simply enjoy one-on-one connections more than group interactions.
We introverts can have some of the most meaningful, productive conversations with the least amount of words for two distinct reasons:
- We are highly observant and know when to listen & when to speak; and
- We don’t believe in wasting time on small talk. And what’s more – we’ll gather all the facts before speaking to avoid speaking only to speak.
Venturing out to become an entrepreneur can feel overwhelming. However, as hard as it may seem, it is your voice as an introvert that can ring the loudest.
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At work, we are adept at smoothing out a situation that has gotten tangled up by aggressive personalities. Outside the office, acquaintances can rely on our level-headed nature to properly think things through.
Introverts have made some giant contributions in shaping history. Albert Einstein was an introvert and so was Eleanor Roosevelt, as are Bill Gates and Steven Spielberg. Don’t underestimate the power of being YOU – it could be your biggest strength.
Read on for more inspiration if your introverted personality has you feeling drowned in a noisy world.
- “I am rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds.” – Laurie Helgoe
- “I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least.” – Bob Newhart
- “Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.” – Napoleon Hill
- “Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” – Plato
- “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – C.G. Jung
- “I think a lot, but I don’t say much.” – Anne Frank
- “Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens.” – Jimi Hendrix
- “I’m very picky with whom I give my energy to. I prefer to reserve my time, intensity and spirit exclusively to those who reflect sincerity.” – Dau Voire
- “Don’t underestimate me because I’m quiet. I know more than I say, think more than I speak and observe more than you know.” – Michaela Chung
- “Introverts are word economists in a society suffering from verbal diarrhea.” – Michaela Chung
- “After an hour or two of being socially on, we introverts need to turn off and recharge … This isn’t antisocial. It isn’t a sign of depression.” – Jonathan Rauch
- “A wise man once said nothing.” – Proverb
- “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.” -Napoleon Hill
- “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” – Albert Einstein
- “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” – Mark Twain
- “Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that made all the difference.” – Robert Frost
- “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville
- “Successful entrepreneurs are givers and not takers of positive energy.” – Anonymous
