Success as an Introvert For Dummies

Success as an Introvert For Dummies^®

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Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in this Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part I: Getting Started Understanding Introversion

Chapter 1: Introverted? Good for You!

How Introverts and Extroverts Differ

The biggest difference between introverts and extroverts

Other ways introverts are different from extroverts

Why Being an Introvert Is Cool

Introverts are great friends

Introverts are creative

Introverts are natural leaders

Introverts are studious

If Being an Introvert Is So Great, What’s the Problem?

Thriving in an Extroverted World

Chapter 2: Are You Really an Introvert?

Qualifying as an Introvert

Exploring the introvert continuum

Taking the test: Do you score as an introvert?

Considering Shyness

Separating shyness from introversion

Taking the test: Are you shy?

Dealing with shyness

Comparing normal, healthy shyness to serious disorders

Getting in Touch with Sensitivity

Identifying the difference between sensitivity and introversion

Taking the test: Are you highly sensitive?

Managing sensitive issues

Meditating your stress away

Chapter 3: What Makes You an Introvert, and Will You Always Be One?

Nature or Nurture: Determining What Makes You an Introvert

Your genes

Your brain’s wiring

The influence of culture

The effects of upbringing

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