It's never a good idea to organize society in a way that depletes the energy of half the population. We discovered this with women decades ago, and now it's time to realize it with introverts. Susan Cain agodecadedeplete Change image and share on social
Shyness is inherently uncomfortable; introversion is not. The traits do overlap, though psychologists debate to what degree. Susan Cain debatedegreeinherently Change image and share on social
As a parent, if give yourself what you need, your children will watch you doing that and will give themselves what they need. Susan Cain childgiveparent Change image and share on social
I prefer listening to talking, reading to socializing, and cozy chats to group settings. Susan Cain chatcozygroup Change image and share on social
You will find this hard to believe, but I've never laughed as much as I did when I was a corporate lawyer. When you're working 16 hours a day for months at a time, you get punchy. Everything and everyone seems hilarious. Susan Cain corporatedayfind share on social
Some introverts are perfectly comfortable with public speaking; I'm not one of them. Susan Cain comfortableintrovertperfectly Change image and share on social
I've wanted to be a writer since I was four years old! Susan Cain havewantwriter Change image and share on social
I've never given a speech without being terrified first. Susan Cain havespeechterrify Change image and share on social
The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness. Susan Cain biascolossalenergy Change image and share on social
I use a lot of old-fashioned expressions. Susan Cain expressionfashionlot Change image and share on social