Myth #1 : Introverts don’t like to talk.

This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they
have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an
introvert talking about something they are interested
in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 : Introverts are shy.

Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert.
Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What
they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact
for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an
Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being
polite.

Myth #3 : Introverts are rude.

Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating
around the bush with social pleasantries. They want
everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately,
this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts
can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find
exhausting.

Myth #4 : Introverts don’t like people.

On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few
friends they have. They can count their close friends
on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert
to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal
ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as
being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 : Introverts don’t like to go out in public.

Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public
FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the
complications that are involved in public activities.
They take in data and experiences very quickly, and
as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.”
They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it
all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for
Introverts.

Myth #6 : Introverts always want to be alone.

Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own
thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like
to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But
they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have
anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an
authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON
at a time.

Myth #7 : Introverts are weird.

Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow
the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel
ways of living. They think for themselves and because
of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t
make most decisions based on what is popular or
trendy.

Myth #8 : Introverts are aloof nerds.

Introverts are people who primarily look inward,
paying close attention to their thoughts and
emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying
attention to what is going on around them, it’s just
that their inner world is much more stimulating and
rewarding to them.

Myth #9 : Introverts don’t know how to relax and

have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in
busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers
and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking
and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are
too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called
Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different
dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 : Introverts can fix themselves and
become Extroverts.

A world without Introverts would be a world with few
scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers,
doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers.
That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an
Extrovert can learn in order to interact with
Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on
purpose to show you how biased our society is.)
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve
respect for their natural temperament and
contributions to the human race. In fact, one study
(Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of
Introverts increases with IQ.


About ‘ ‘ The Myths”

I wrote this list in late-2008. Around that time, I was
lucky enough to discover a book called, The Introvert
Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World
, by Marti Laney, Psy.D. It felt like someone had
written an encyclopedia entry on a rare race of
people to which I belong. Not only had it explained
many of my eccentricities, it helped me to redefine
my entire life in a new and productive context.
Sure, anyone who knows me would say, “Duh! Why
did it take you so long to realize you’re an Introvert?”
It’s not that simple. The problem is that labeling
someone as an Introvert is a very shallow
assessment, full of common misconceptions. It’s
more complex than that.
A section of Laney’s book (page 71 through page 75)
maps out the human brain and explains how neuro-
transmitters follow different dominant paths in the
nervous systems of Introverts and Extroverts. If the
science behind the book is correct, it turns out that
Introverts are people who are over-sensitive to
Dopamine, so too much external stimulation
overdoses and exhausts them. Conversely, Extroverts
can’t get enough Dopamine, and they require
Adrenaline for their brains to create it. Extroverts
also have a shorter pathway and less blood-flow to
the brain. The messages of an Extrovert’s nervous
system mostly bypass the Broca’s area in the frontal
lobe, which is where a large portion of contemplation
takes place.
Unfortunately, according to the book, only about 25%
of people are Introverts. There are even fewer that
are as extreme as I am. This leads to a lot of
misunderstandings, since society doesn’t have very
much experience with my people. (I love being able
to say that.)
So the 10 Myths are a few common misconceptions
about Introverts (not taken directly from the book,
but based on my own life experience).

Source:www.carlkingdom.com/10-myths-about-introverts

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muafrika:

Makes a lot of sense,

Thanks man