The reader, Kathe Mazur, was the perfect choice, spot on! While I used to think this I do not anymore. Why do some people succeed and others fail? We look to our colleagues to speak up and to proactively contribute to our discussions and team projects. Narrated by Kathe Mazur. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. I’ve been in this life for 50 years, been trying to work out its riddle for 42, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last 35. Quiet Power; The Secret Strengths of Introverts By: Susan Cain, Gregory Mone, Erica Moroz Narrated by: Kathe Mazur Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Unabridged This book allowed me to finally accept myself. Cain also shows how being an introvert may put one at a disadvantage professionally and socially, but offers hope that such disadvantages can be overcome or even turned on their head when the traits of introversion are turned into an advantage. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first book for the general public. Fred Sanders, Susan Denaker, Narrated by: At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. This Book Saved My Life. She made it seem as though the almond sized amygdala was all there was in the brain and that whether or not this part of the brain lit up under certain circumstances was all important. Where does Quiet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far? 00:00. Eventually, it became extremely hard for me to be quiet around others. It is to introverts — Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak — that we owe many of the great contributions to society. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off.-" (, "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." There was a problem loading your book clubs. Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. James Clear, Narrated by: This item: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Audio CD $29.99 Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). 00:00. The problem is your system. I found it encouraging for instance that introvert children are influenced by their parents more than extrovert children. What types of conflicts tend to happen between introverts and extroverts and how should these be solved? Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins. Cancel anytime. Software. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts. The 80/20 principle - also known as the Pareto principle - is the well-verified observation that in business, economics, and life generally, about 80 percent of all results flow from a mere 20 percent of our efforts. No wonder most of my friends say there's no way I could be a deeply introverted individual. At least that is how I would have described it to myself before reading this book. By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. Cain makes a solid, entertaining argument that the introverted personality that we've all been conditioned to be concerned about, would be better off celebrated and cultivated. How can we originate new ideas, policies, and practices without risking it all? If so, you might be an introvert. 00:00. By: But "Quiet" suggests that while Americans (and the world) enjoy outstanding benefits from quiet people, we also pay a high price for under-valuing them. I feel like you can raise up introverts without insulting extroverts. She states what should be obvious but strangely isn’t, that the world needs people with different qualities. Not An Exaggeration. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners. I absolutely love this book. Susan Cain's case studies leaves you (provided you are an introvert) feeling so... understood which in the world of an introvert can be a rare occurrence. No monthly commitment. I am also a highly adaptable person and I can to some extent transform my behavior based on the circumstances. Cancel anytime. An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. Quiet Power. By: Susan Cain. Susan Cain, bestselling author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," hosts this ten-part weekly series on parenting and teaching introverted children. Cain believes, and cites lots of evidence to support her ideas, that our efforts to construct our schools and workplaces around only extroverts are counterproductive to our organizations and damaging to individuals. Our society has placed extroverts as a golden standard: parents, school and employers expect a child/a person to be outgoing, confident and sociable. It was actually my wife who bought this book as she is an Introvert and naturally she loved it. That being said, I only made it a few chapters into this book. to recognizing the complex social roles that the "shy" or "quiet" personalities play. He was also producing for the ear. Narrated by Kathe Mazur. To what extent do you push your introvert child to do extrovert things such as hold presentations? If you are also an introvert or have introvert kids I really really think you should read this book!Overall the book is well structures, easy to read and of a good length. When you can easily focus and concentrate on the task at hand and store and recall useful information, you can easily double your productivity and eliminate wasted time, stress, and mistakes at work. For those who dread, rather than anticipate, parties, crowds and other social events, "Quiet" will take you from "What's wrong with me?" Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. By: What was most disappointing about Susan Cain’s story? Translated into more than forty languages,… More about Susan Cain I was taking terrible care of myself and my life was falling apart. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement “A smart Thus introvert children will benefit more from good parenting than extrovert children (which is nice to know if you are indeed a good parent). Susan Cain not only shed light on this concept but on so many things in this title. I found that the reason I was going to give her 4 stars wasn't because she didn't do a downright AMAZING job it was because I thought the story and overall book itself deserved to be rated higher than the narration itself. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert.". At the same time I've often wanted to foster better team spirit with open landscape seating etc. It was a chore to listen to the blast of bitterness.The first three chapters involve the author going into over-the-top extroverted situations and dogging the extroverts. As Wharton's top-rated professor and the best-selling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he's right but listen like he's wrong. How to have fun. After all, you should be who you are and stand up for your ideals no matter what the circumstances, right? We want our kids to be assertive and confident. In the audiobook version of Talking to Strangers, you’ll hear the voices of people he interviewed - scientists, criminologists, military psychologists. You can go after the job you want...and get it! How to have meaning in life. However, Susan realized she was neglecting her most valuable asset of all, being an introvert. Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? (, "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Actually studies show that you get a better brainstorm if people are allowed to come up with ideas on their own which are later pooled. Tamara Marston, Narrated by: Working as a manager of a software firm - I've long known that the best developers, the silent type, thrieve in solitude and letting them be alone will get you the best results. My entire life has been on hold since this started, I get home from work too exhausted to do anything except veg out for a couple hours and go to bed, and even weekends aren't much better. Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Malcolm Gladwell. The Introvert Advantage dispels common myths about introverts - they’re not necessarily shy, aloof, or antisocial - and explains how they are hardwired from birth to focus inward, so outside stimulation such as chitchat, phone calls, parties, or office meetings can easily become "too much". Dr. Aziz Gazipura PsyD, Narrated by: To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Everyone is affected by human psychology and learning about the field is not only interesting; it can also impact our development. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, Switch between reading the Kindle book & listening to the Audible narration with, Get the Audible audiobook for the reduced price of $7.99 after you. An illustration of an audio speaker. 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