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Summary of Quiet 

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Do you consider yourself an introvert? It’s quite likely, as around one-third of the world are! Some of the world’s most successful people are introverted, including Bill Gates and Albert Einstein to name two. Does that mean you’re a budding world changer? Possibly so! “Quiet” helps us to understand the subtle and powerful differences between introverts and extroverts, giving vital information to anyone who has a desire to make the most of their introverted personality. You’re not shy, you’re not quiet, you’re deep, you’re a thinker, you’re empathic! Celebrate your introverted traits and understand their meaning with this fascinating journey into the human mind. Susan Cain is a prolific writer, speaker and influencer who is passionate about writing to introverts. She has been named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 influencers in the world. Other works she's written include Quiet Power, Quiet Journal, and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. “A smart, lively book about the value of silence and solitude.” ~ Daniel Gilbert, author of “Stumbling on Happiness”

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Being an introvert is a gift

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If you’re someone who is quite introverted and always being told to talk a little more or you’re sick of being labeled “shy”, “Quiet” will open your eyes. Introverts aren’t always shy people and most of the time they simply prefer their own company and a little time in nature to de–stress and feel whole.

“Quiet” helps you understand your introverted nature in a way that no other book has before, and within it, you’ll learn about power you never knew existed within you.

Some of the things you’ll learn from this summary include how the brains of introverts and extroverts function differently. You’ll see that the two personality types interpret life differently. From there, you’ll understand why people act in the way they do. Additionally, the knowledge will arm you to help yourself and the people around you to choose lifestyle and career options that best fit their personality.
The key to personal effectiveness is to live from inside out, not the other way around.
One question most people have on their minds is whether introverts are born or shaped by their environments. Tricky question, you can tell. However, there's a chapter in this summary dedicated to answering just that. We’ll round up with how parents can help their introverted kids become highly effective people. If these sound exciting enough, let's turn the page and get started.
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Your personality shapes your entire existence

What makes you who you are? Is it your background? Your culture? Your race? Your likes and dislikes? All of these contribute to a certain degree, but none more than your overall personality type. Introverts and extroverts are at opposite ends of the personality spectrum, the north and south of the personality world. Of course, you can place yourself anywhere along the spectrum, but you’re either one or the other.
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The world needs a balance of both introverted and extroverted personalities

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Think introverts are always shy? Think again!

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Variety is the spice of life ― how introverts and extroverts think differently

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Are introverts born or developed?

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How introversion and empathy share a close link

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The role of dopamine in the extrovert’s desire for a thrill

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Personality differences across the world

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Introverts and extroverts in the world of love

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If you want your introverted child to thrive, encourage, but understand

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