I have never been a shy person, but I wouldn’t say that I’m
an extrovert. I am very happy being out
on my own and away from everyone else. I
usually accomplish much more work alone rather than with a group of people
however, if I am with a group of people I am usually the one to take charge and
make things happen. Quiet: The Power of Introverts stated
that no one is only introvert or only extrovert. Everyone is some combination of the two with
usually a little more of one than the other.
Quiet also said that if a
person is fifty-fifty that is called an ambivert. That’s basically where I fit in.
It has always been pretty easy for me to fit in everywhere I
go, a chameleon of sorts. If a situation
calls for me to be outgoing, I have no issues stepping up to the task. Otherwise I am very happy relaxing and
keeping to myself. No matter what your
personality, whether “ex” or “in”, there are many situations that demand you to
go outside of your comfort zone. I have
found that being able to keep to my self is sometimes as useful as being
outgoing. Much of that depends on the environment
that you are in at the time. I am lucky
to be flexible and comfortable enough to dance in both worlds.
What I have learned most about extrovert versus introvert is
that it doesn’t matter either way. The
most important this is to understand what you are and how you can adapt to be
successful using what you have.
I agree with the statement you said that it does not matter if you are an introvert or an extrovert, either way there will be something we all have to over come in our lives. Such as speaking in front of people or even just being in groups or one-on-ones with people. I believe that either type of personality can be successful in life and careers if they work on overcoming the things that they find difficult in their own lives and just work on being better with people or better at having their own time to reflect on things.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said completely. I do believe that no one is truly an extrovert or in introvert. I think that depending on what type of situation they are put in anyone can change. For example, if someone is put into an uncomfortable and they are around a bunch of people they do not know, I don't think that they would be considered an introvert just because they may be a little more shy than usual or tend to be less talkative. I think it's a normal feeling that most people feel when meeting new people. The only difference would be that maybe someone with an extrovert personality wouldn't take as long as someone with an introvert personality would to be more talkative and act more outgoing when they were put into that type of situation.
Travis,
ReplyDeleteWhat I liked most about your post is the last part, about using what you have to succeed in your life. I think that people need to stop trying to impress people all the time and spend some time figuring out who they really are. When they figure out who they really are, then they may be less concerned with others opinions of them. I also think that in each person, there is a mix of both introvert and extrovert, depending on the situation that they are in. You can enjoy being alone, but also enjoy a little small talk.
I agree with what you are saying right from the beginning with you saying you aren't shy, but at the same time enjoy solitude. It really doesn’t matter, as you stated, whether or not one is extrovert or an introvert person; people are adaptable to situations. Most people probably do fall somewhere in between with regards to these two personality types; as the text states. People often try and impress people too much and often are not themselves. Since you are a little bit of both you understand, it is situational whether it is appropriate for small talk or more engaging conversation.
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