I always considered myself a introvert, and as I read this book it reassured my assumption. It is sad to realize how much I've been trying to conform to societies expectations of being extroverted as Cain has brought to my attention. I have constantly been told to speak up, tell them how it is, or you need to get out more and because of that I tried to adapt who I was to the person society was telling me to be. I enjoy time by myself, I hate conflict and confrontation, I avoid big gatherings, and I hate the pointless conversations when meeting new people. I like to be the person who sits back and watches others put on the show, being the center of attention is far from anything I want. I have realized in reading this book I need to break away from try to conform to the expectations and be the person I really am.
When it comes to how I learn and being a introvert I find it hard to really involve myself in the classroom. I observe and keep my thoughts to myself, and when forced to step out of my comfort zone I find it stressful and irritating. Speeches are beyond nerve racking for me, the idea of others solely dependent on you for entertainment is frightening, but yes I do it because I have to and I hold all of those agonizing feelings in.
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteIt is inspiring to see you be such a proud introvent and not bend to what society wants from you. Your statements are powerful and that of a peson with much determination. It would have been nice if you would have elaborated a little more on why you feel you are this way. There were also just a few missing punctuation marks and other little errors but I can understand. I couldn't figure out how to get my post to show up as two paragraphs. Otherwise very well done. Keep your head held high and don't try to be like everyone else.
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post because I could relate to most of what you mentioned. I also at times try to conform to what society deems an appropriate or good personality, but more and more I am learning to not care as much about what other people think and just be myself. If I am always worried about what others think of me, I do not have much time to enjoy my life the way I want to. It can be hard to express yourself in a classroom where all you want to do is sit back and observe. I also participate only when necessary or required. It’s refreshing to know that quite a few people on these posts feel the same way.
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteYour post was very interesting. Reading through your post, I could relate to most of it. Most of your post was me, too. I absolutely hate speaking in front of people, and stepping out of my comfort zone. However, I only do that when I absolutely have to, like you said. It does get irritating at times, but I like to think that in the end, it is worth it, and you are happy that you got it over with and it is done. Before, I always worried about what others thought about me and my personality. Now, I try not to think too much about what they think. All that matter is what I think of myself. That's what I have learned over the years. You also get to learn new things on your own with an introvert personality, too. That's what I love most about my personality. You have so much determination and so many goals that you set for yourself, Kathleen. Just keep believing in yourself, and you can get through anything you set your mind to!