The Introvert Advantage

How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

By: Marti Olsen Laney PsyD

Narrated by: Tamara Marston

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Some people - a sizeable minority - prefer to avoid the limelight, tend to listen more than they speak, feel alone in large groups, and require lots of private time to restore their energy. Often they feel different, not right, less than. But as Marti Olsen Laney proves, that is far from the truth.

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". Most importantly, it thoroughly refutes many introverts’ belief that something is wrong with them. Instead, it helps them recognize their inner strengths - their analytical skills, ability to think outside the box, and strong powers of concentration. It provides tools to improve relationships with partners, kids, colleagues, and friends, while offering dozens of tips, including eight ways to showcase their abilities at work and strategies for socializing. In short, The Introvert Advantage shows introverts how to take advantage of their special qualities not only to survive in an extrovert-oriented world, but to thrive.

©2002 Marti Olsen Laney (P)2013 HighBridge Company

Introverts unite!

This book helped me to realize and use the power I have as an introvert instead of feeling outnumbered and awkward. #Inspiring

amazing

it's very eye opening and I learned a lot about myself. sometimes I couldn't figure out why I felt the way I do but this book has given me amazing perspective that I can't wait to try out in my life.

Worth your time

Some of the author's examples are a bit simplistic; however, I found this to be an excellent overview of the challenges that introverts face in today's world. It's a long book, but stay with it until the end. There are nuggets of gold in every chapter.

Powerful helping hand

From almost the first word to the last I felt very strongly that this book was specifically written for me! I have read quite a bit of introvert related literature and this book stands in a class of its own above all the others. I would highly recommend that introverts and their loved ones reads this. Truly a helpful, practical guide and explanation to any introvert.

generally accurate and helpful learning tool

I enjoyed the book and it provided valuable insight to myself. Of course not all.aspects were applicable to my personality because people are so amazingly complex, but generally this book pegged introverts. I especially appreciated howMarti explained that introvert doesn't mean shy; an important distinction.

I discovered a lot of things about myself

I have never actually thought about all these truths about introverts.
a really good book

Wow!

Thank you for helping me understand my introversion tendencies! Lots of helpful hints for everyday life.

Hang in there!

It has taken me several attempts to get through this book. Stick with it. As an introvert, I found that I identified with certain topics (ex.phone phobia). Listen at 1.5 speed it will help you get through it, but don’t be afraid to take breaks and digest the information. :-)

A great book!

Loved it, a wonderful intriguing read for personal insight. This book helped me in several ways for a more comfortable life as an introvert.

Know thyself AND those around you - Excellent!

What did you love best about The Introvert Advantage?

This book has been a tremendous help in reminding me of the awkwardness of being a young introvert. I remember discovering this personality label in my twenties, but I don't think that there was the research about how that plays out in life that Dr. Marti Olsen has studied and has eloquently detailed in her book. Having aged, thankfully my introverted "thinking" self has helped me gain confidence to live in my own skin. I have especially appreciated the tools that she offers to help those just learning about their personality to navigate life as an introvert. I think my family of five are all introverts at different levels; I am highly recommending this book to my kids to encourage them to see the gift being introverted is. Dr. Olsen is a great cheer leader for "innies", I am grateful to how she shares the relief her clients have had in finally discovering there isn't something wrong with them, it's just their hard-wired nature and that we bring something special and very good to our world. Great read for introverts and extroverts in order to gain understanding of each other and live side by side!

Any additional comments?

There is a section on identifying your kids personality and how to help introverted children...I wish I'd had this read as a young parent, it may have helped me be a more sensitive parent to my introverted kids.