Comments on: The Introvert’s Guide to People http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/ Tips and Habits for Effective Living Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:37:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Book of Wisdom – 101 Posts for the All-Around Balanced Life | Balance In Me http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-1105 The Book of Wisdom – 101 Posts for the All-Around Balanced Life | Balance In Me Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:53:34 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-1105 [...] The introvert’s guide to people [...] [...] The introvert’s guide to people [...]

]]> By: The Ultimate 40 Posts For Valentine’s Day | Make It Happen http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-974 The Ultimate 40 Posts For Valentine’s Day | Make It Happen Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:17:07 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-974 [...] 15. The introverts guide to people [...] [...] 15. The introverts guide to people [...]

]]> By: Layne http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-677 Layne Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:17:11 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-677 I enjoyed your article. It seems like networking today is more difficult the years ago. We didn't have the internet social network. Which means we actually went out there and met with people, connected. Networking is also about connecting, creating relationships. Being introverted does make it more of an effort, but it is still the same process. We all have to do it. We have to get out there in the real world and meet and socialize. It's not all about the "agenda." Connecting isn't all about what "I" can get through the introduction. It's about finding and cultivating friendships, connections, and other people who we can help along the way. I enjoyed your article. It seems like networking today is more difficult the years ago. We didn't have the internet social network. Which means we actually went out there and met with people, connected. Networking is also about connecting, creating relationships. Being introverted does make it more of an effort, but it is still the same process. We all have to do it. We have to get out there in the real world and meet and socialize. It's not all about the “agenda.” Connecting isn't all about what “I” can get through the introduction. It's about finding and cultivating friendships, connections, and other people who we can help along the way.

]]> By: Justin- AlittleBetter.net http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Justin- AlittleBetter.net Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:44:11 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-627 I believe that communication is one of the key points to life. I am a proud introvert, though I have learned that I can start a good conversation just about anywhere. The thing is to make it a practice, and to push your comfort zones constantly. Most people want to connect with others just as much as you do. Especially in a city. It is sad how lonely the places with more people have become. I believe that communication is one of the key points to life. I am a proud introvert, though I have learned that I can start a good conversation just about anywhere. The thing is to make it a practice, and to push your comfort zones constantly. Most people want to connect with others just as much as you do. Especially in a city. It is sad how lonely the places with more people have become.

]]> By: chompermom http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-623 chompermom Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:13:55 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-623 I'm an introvert, and I've also been extremely shy in the past! I have a lot of trouble being open with people. I did go through a stage where I was TOO open. And that caused me a lot of trouble, so I went through a stage with serious trust issues. I've been blocking myself off from the world for the last couple years.<br><br>Just recently, I started being more open on my blog. Put a pictures up with my face, wrote about more personal things, and invited all the people I went to school with to come and see the new me. It was scary! and it's still a bit nerve-wracking at times. But I've seen some big payoffs. <br><br>The funny thing about me being introverted/shy is that I am really, really interested in people! I love all the stories, especially since I've been traveling. There are so many people that I see on the street that I want to go up to and start asking questions. But I don't know where to start. It's been a great thing for me to have the Internet...I started with ICQ back in 1998, and it really helped me build confidence. It's so much easier to write about things online than to talk about them face to face. I'm an introvert, and I've also been extremely shy in the past! I have a lot of trouble being open with people. I did go through a stage where I was TOO open. And that caused me a lot of trouble, so I went through a stage with serious trust issues. I've been blocking myself off from the world for the last couple years.

Just recently, I started being more open on my blog. Put a pictures up with my face, wrote about more personal things, and invited all the people I went to school with to come and see the new me. It was scary! and it's still a bit nerve-wracking at times. But I've seen some big payoffs.

The funny thing about me being introverted/shy is that I am really, really interested in people! I love all the stories, especially since I've been traveling. There are so many people that I see on the street that I want to go up to and start asking questions. But I don't know where to start. It's been a great thing for me to have the Internet…I started with ICQ back in 1998, and it really helped me build confidence. It's so much easier to write about things online than to talk about them face to face.

]]> By: Roger http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Roger Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:14:43 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-622 I am a introvert myself and I'll have a 40% chance of becoming a CEO according to your article. I just recently moved away from the my home state to a totally new town. I feel that it is hard to connect with your old friends especially if your in another state but technology such as social media ( facebook, twitter) , skype/ google voice, and text messaging have made it easier to connect with others. Also thank god we have cellphones where there is no charge for long distance calls....Remember the days we had long distance charges? and 10-10-321 numbers. Nice article Jeff I am a introvert myself and I'll have a 40% chance of becoming a CEO according to your article. I just recently moved away from the my home state to a totally new town. I feel that it is hard to connect with your old friends especially if your in another state but technology such as social media ( facebook, twitter) , skype/ google voice, and text messaging have made it easier to connect with others. Also thank god we have cellphones where there is no charge for long distance calls….Remember the days we had long distance charges? and 10-10-321 numbers. Nice article Jeff

]]> By: Google Reader – The Osmotic Learner | Tech Startups http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-620 Google Reader – The Osmotic Learner | Tech Startups Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:56:17 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-620 [...] The Introvert’s Guide to People [...] [...] The Introvert’s Guide to People [...]

]]> By: Arvind Devalia http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-619 Arvind Devalia Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:40:58 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-619 Great post Jeffrey.<br><br>I used to be really shy in my younger days but over the years I have trained myself to get out there and mingle with people. I have succeeded to the point that people see me as a great connector and someone who knows a lot of key people.<br><br>Yet I consider myself as an introvert too! And I love my own company and can easily spend many days on my own. Usually I then catch up with a friend.<br><br>The point is that we all have out strengths and the trick is to become aware of what they are. One of mine to connect with people very quickly and effortlessly - and then I can look for ways of doing something for them such as connecting them with someone. It is a gift that I am beginning to finally share via my writing and speaking. Great post Jeffrey.

I used to be really shy in my younger days but over the years I have trained myself to get out there and mingle with people. I have succeeded to the point that people see me as a great connector and someone who knows a lot of key people.

Yet I consider myself as an introvert too! And I love my own company and can easily spend many days on my own. Usually I then catch up with a friend.

The point is that we all have out strengths and the trick is to become aware of what they are. One of mine to connect with people very quickly and effortlessly – and then I can look for ways of doing something for them such as connecting them with someone. It is a gift that I am beginning to finally share via my writing and speaking.

]]> By: fionamackayyoung http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-618 fionamackayyoung Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:54:29 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-618 Interesting you mention "facilitator". I am an introvert, and I am a facilitator of workshops. It works just fine because in workshops you present what you want to present and you don't have to get too involved with any one individual. I find it much more exhausting to chat to just one person for any length of time, if I don't know them well.<br>Being an introvert is a preference. Introverts can extrovert when they choose, and extroverts can introvert when they choose, according to the Myers Briggs profile, which in turn it based on Karl Jung's theories ... it is just a great deal more tiring to stay outside your preference for any length of time.<br>So to my way of thinking, as an introvert, I need to carefully choose when I feel extroverting will be worth the effort, and accept my natural preference the rest of the time.<br>Enjoyed the post. Interesting you mention “facilitator”. I am an introvert, and I am a facilitator of workshops. It works just fine because in workshops you present what you want to present and you don't have to get too involved with any one individual. I find it much more exhausting to chat to just one person for any length of time, if I don't know them well.
Being an introvert is a preference. Introverts can extrovert when they choose, and extroverts can introvert when they choose, according to the Myers Briggs profile, which in turn it based on Karl Jung's theories … it is just a great deal more tiring to stay outside your preference for any length of time.
So to my way of thinking, as an introvert, I need to carefully choose when I feel extroverting will be worth the effort, and accept my natural preference the rest of the time.
Enjoyed the post.

]]> By: Cheryl http://artofgreatthings.com/2009/11/the-introverts-guide-to-people/comment-page-1/#comment-615 Cheryl Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:35:02 +0000 http://artofgreatthings.com/?p=1839#comment-615 Amazing how I have never before found such affirmation. I am now 65 years old and hoping that it isn't too late to finally have a life I enjoy without having to always be defined by others. Thank you to your generation for your wisdom, honesty, and openness. Somehow, somewhere, we humans are beginning to become enlightened. Thank you Amazing how I have never before found such affirmation. I am now 65 years old and hoping that it isn't too late to finally have a life I enjoy without having to always be defined by others. Thank you to your generation for your wisdom, honesty, and openness. Somehow, somewhere, we humans are beginning to become enlightened. Thank you

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