The Secret Lives of Introverts - with Jenn Granneman
Sep 4, 2017
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Jenn Granneman, expert on introversion and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts, discusses various aspects of introversion. Topics include introverts in different job environments, strategies for introverts and extroverts to stay productive, differences in dopamine reward systems, and challenges introverts face while traveling.
Introverts recharge by being alone and thrive in quiet environments, valuing meaningful conversations over small talk.
Introverts bring unique skills and perspectives to the workplace, excelling in creative activities and working autonomously.
Deep dives
Understand introverts and their needs
Introverts have specific characteristics and preferences. They tend to enjoy spending time alone, have a small circle of friends, and thrive in quiet and low-key environments. Introverts recharge by being alone and often find socializing draining. It is important to understand their need for solitude and respect their preference for meaningful conversations over small talk.
Introverts can thrive in work and entrepreneurship
Introverts have strengths that make them well-suited for workplace and entrepreneurial success. They are typically self-starters, concentrate deeply for long periods of time, and are skilled at working autonomously. While they may be low on the traditional outgoing or extroverted qualities often associated with business success, introverts bring unique skills and perspectives that allow them to thrive.
Different types of introversion
Research suggests that introversion can be expressed in different ways. One model proposes four types of introverts: social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts, and restrained introverts. While these types are not definitive, they provide a framework to understand variations within introversion and how introverts may exhibit different characteristics based on their individual temperament.
Introverts and creativity
Introverts often excel in creative activities. A survey found that 81% of introverts consider themselves creative. Introverts engage in various creative outlets, such as writing, visual artwork, music, photography, and filmmaking. Their introspective and deep-thinking nature allows them to tap into their rich inner world and express themselves creatively, often finding creativity as a means to share what they find challenging to express through words.
#93: Do you enjoy spending time alone? Does your inner monologue chatter constantly? When you were a student, did you sometimes stay quiet even when you knew the correct answer?
Do you avoid confrontation? Does small talk bore you?
Have people told you that you're "too intense" or that you "get deep quickly?"
Do you live inside your head?
Do people see you as a good listener? Do you rarely interrupt others?
Are you better at writing thoughts than speaking them?
Are you good at focusing for long periods on tasks that you're really interested in, but totally checked out of tasks that bore you or that feel superficial?
If so, you might be an introvert. And today's episode might be for you.
If you'd like to learn how to thrive in any pursuit -- like starting a business, traveling the world or becoming an investor -- tune in to learn how to use your natural tendencies to your advantage.