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The Importance of Being Introvert


Susan Cain's Quiet
Ever heard a voice coming inside of you? It makes you wonder who is this person speaking to me and sounds just like me. Some movie-makers have tried to visualize this voice as that of our consciousness (remember the scene from the movie Guide where Dev Anand's character battles between the two sides of his voice).

So Easy to Drown the Voice
It is easy to drown this voice in the constant bombardment of “entertainment” available at the click of the button. I have these urges to write down a piece of prose or a poem. I open my blog to begin a post and few seconds later I am on Youtube.com going through some random videos! I can kid myself that it is part of the research, but my voice knows it all. And it goes into a hiding.

A World that Ignores the Introverts
I am reading Susan Cain’s Quiet these days. Some of the things surprised me and others created a feeling of discomfort. For example, a young man trying to give a few good ideas; but the group didn’t listen because he expressed his views too quietly (Chapter 2 – The Myth of Charismatic Leadership). This and some other instances made me realize how easy it is to lose that voice.

A Reassurance from the Words of Mr. Spielberg
The host of Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton, asks every guest a question, “If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?” Mr. Spielberg’s answer was a beauty, “Thanks for listening”. He further adds that in “not listening” it is not that we don’t learn but we just deny ourselves tremendous opportunities and glorious outcomes; and it is our own damn fault!

Declaration of Independence
I am an introvert. I am not at the extreme end of the spectrum but given a choice I would rather spend the time talking to one rather than “chatting” to all. It is that easy!

The final mystery is oneself - Oscar Wilde
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