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Susan Cain
Quiet: A case for solitude and the power of contemplation
by, Jill Swenson
August 14, 2012

For authors it can be difficult, even shameful today, to be an introvert in a media culture where being social and outgoing are valued above all else. The reclusive literary artist who disdains self-promotion is silenced, even suppressed, in a system that rewards extraverts. Yet, when it comes to creativity and productivity among authors, we need more introverts. “There’s zero correlation between being the best… [Read More]

Filed Under: Carl Jung, Extroversion, Introversion, Myers-Briggs Personality Test, Quiet, Susan Cain
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Live from Austin at SXSW
by, Jill Swenson
March 10, 2012

A quarter million people descended on Austin, TX, to partake in SXSW this weekend. Yesterday I arrived at the Austin Convention Center to pick up my badge and discovered a que that wound around the entire building and back again. Two hours standing in line provided ample time for observing the social behavior of new media folk. Not surprisingly, most people held smartphones in their… [Read More]

Filed Under: Austin, Circus Mashimus, Extroverts, Introverts, Social Media, Susan Cain, SXSW
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