From the NPR overview: In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as author Susan Cain argues, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
I just caught this interview on NPR's TED Radio Hour. Cain interestingly makes the point that most of our institutions- schools, business, government- are best suited for extroverts. In the interview, which is interspersed with excerpts from her TED talk, she advocates for time spent alone in the workplace or classroom. I found her most interesting point to be that we've basically got group work down, but we're not great at being on our own. Her theory makes for an interesting parallel to the conversations about Grit we've had on the blog.
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Thanks Hans, I have her book, excited to read it over the break, alone, in the quiet, alone.
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