The Introvert Advantage

How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

De: Marti Olsen Laney PsyD

Narrado por: Tamara Marston

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

Very Helpful

This book is very useful for an introvert or one that lives with or works with one. There are so many ideas on how to manage and excel as an introvert.

useful

this was a highly useful book. I wish I had been able to read it 20 years ago. I learned a lot.

I learned a lot about myself

This book helped me to understand why I have the traits I have. Now I can work along with my traits to enjoy my way of living better. Great read. Highly recommend.

Insightful!!!

This was a great book! As an introvert I always wondered why words may escape in social settings or why I may respond in certain ways. This book helps introverts to understand these are all very normal and common behaviors with being an introvert.

For the few critics that may feel the book does not focus on the advantages of introverts or pushes towards behaving like an extrovert, the book provided examples of the areas introverts shine in. Mainly the book helps introverts understand the traits of being an introvert, and that they are normal, to embrace it, the world needs it, and more than anything they are not alone.

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.