The Introvert Advantage
How to Thrive in an Extrovert World
by Marti Olsen Laney · first published 2002
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Why HN recommends it
Explains why introverts think and act as they do, with practical advice on handling extroverted environments and making the most of an introverted temperament. For introverts and those who want to understand them.
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Describes how introverts can work with their temperament to live a fullfilling life and thrive in an extrovert world, covering such topics as relationships, parenting, socializing, and coping in the workplace.
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"I'm introverted and spend most of my time reading or obsessively working on hobbies like programming" You might want to read the book The Introvert Advantage by Marti Laney, "Caring for Your Introvert" in The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200303/rauch) and Philip Zimbardo's The Time Paradox, which I wrote about here (http://jseliger.com/2008/09/01/the-time-paradox-—-philip-zim...).…
on “Ask HN: I'm in 10th grade and I hate school. Any suggestions?” ↗This list is taken from this article: http://www.carlkingcreative.com/10-myths-about-introverts which is based on the guy reading this book: http://www.amazon.com/Introvert-Advantage-Thrive-Extrovert-W... I read the book myself recently, and I can highly recommend it if you feel that you sit anywhere on the introvert spectrum. It covers the "science" behind introversion, how introverts…
on “Myths About Introverts” ↗…issue is the first step to solving, and reading descriptions of shy behavior often help me better and more precisely identify what to fix. One book I found to be quite helpful in this regard was "The Introvert Advantage" by Marti Laney.
on “Ask HN: Books on overcoming shyness” ↗I read a book by another female author that suggested the same theme as this article: The Introvert Advantage - How To Thrive In An Extroverted World by Marti Olsen Laney. A nice read overall and made me aware of many obvious but often went explained why introverts behave they way they are.
on “The Power of Introverts: A Manifesto for Quiet Brilliance” ↗Talent Is Overrated - Geoff Colvin ( Theory from Anders Ericsson ) The Black Swan - Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Introvert Advantage - Marti Olsen Laney The Mindful Way Through Depression - Mark Williams et al. Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
on “Ask HN: What are some books that changed how you think?” ↗My advice is reading: "The Introvert Advantage", Marti Olsen Laney. It may not fit your general character (you may be an extrovert, it's hard to tell at this point), but the book has some very good hints on how to make an advantage of such thinking…
on “Ask HN: How can I increase my 'clock speed' in problem solving?” ↗You're not weird, just likely introverted. This book may help: https://www.amazon.com/Introvert-Advantage-People-Thrive-Ext...
on “All the lonely people” ↗I recommend reading "The Introvert Advantage" for a more detailed look at introversion and advice on dealing with extroverts and situations which favor extroverts.
on “Caring for your introvert” ↗…couldn't even recognize the bad state my friends were putting me in. Also, they enabled me to conciously make a good impression on my new friends. I read How to Win Friends and Influence People, I read Introvert Advantage, both of which were informative. But mostly I watched a lot of videos by Lance Mason. He has a background as an engineer, so he was able to express social concepts in a way that made a lot of sense to…
on “Myths About Introverts” ↗…like, "this describes my boyfriend perfectly!" It's rare to get responses the other way around. Anything that increases understanding is, in my view, a net good thing. A poorly written book called "The Introvert Advantage" elaborates on the idea that introverts aren't necessarily shy -- they just need time alone to recharge, while extroverts actually find themselves energized by others and bored alone. Despite the low…
on “Caring for your introvert” ↗In other words, MANY smart people are introverted. The book "The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World" came to mind when I started reading this.
on “Why MANY smart people are not social?” ↗…little. They tend to focus on details quite a bit. Introversion isn't a single dimensional thing, it's a cluster of dozens of tendencies brought about by this alternate brain organization. Source: The Introvert Advantage (book).
on “Microsoft ditches the stack ranking system. Yahoo lays off 600 because of it” ↗