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You might think that extroverts tend
to be more successful than introverts
because of their natural affinity for the spotlight.
We're often flooded with messages that we need to speak up
and stand out in order to be successful.
But actually introverts can achieve even more
if they're allowed to hone their natural strengths.
So, let's take a look at seven advantages
to being an introvert.
Number one, you cultivate deep relationships.
Do you prefer having a small
close circle of friends?
As an introvert, you prioritize quality over quantity
when choosing your friends.
When deciding who to befriend,
you are selective and take each person
into careful consideration.
Your relationships with your friends are usually healthy
and well-nurtured because you cherish them.
You prefer having deep, meaningful connections
over shallow and casual interactions.
As an introvert, you have the advantage
of surrounding yourself
with a small group of loyal and trustworthy friends.
Number two, you are a very good listener.
Do your friends always call you when they need to vent
or look to you for advice when they have a problem?
When you're more introverted,
you have the advantage of being a great listener
because you process information internally,
meaning that you hear, understand,
and provide a proper response after careful consideration.
You listen to what your friends are saying
and don't jump into the conversation to make it about you,
making your friends feel
heard and respected when they talk to you.
They prefer you over someone
who will interactively jump into the conversation
and interrupt them to talk about themselves.
Number three, you are creative and original.
Do you prefer having some alone time now and then?
Spending time away from distractions and other people
makes it so that social trends
don't have much sway over your thinking,
which allows you to develop
your own personal novel insights.
One of the most famous examples
of this advantage of being
creative and original was Albert Einstein.
His introverted nature allowed him to develop insights
that completely changed the world of physics.
Number four, you're very observant.
Introverts have keen observation skills
to add to their great listening skills.
When you're more inclined to stay quiet,
you wind up noticing more of what's going on around you.
You're able to notice other people's
body language and facial expressions
making you a better communicator
on an interpersonal level.
Additionally, you're more familiar
with introverted qualities.
So, you're able to notice
when someone else is being quiet and processing information
thinking or observing the way that you do.
Number five, you are able to really focus.
When you're introverted,
you're more likely to be able to focus more clearly
on your tasks and responsibilities.
And this is a very useful skill to have,
especially at school or at work.
It will allow you to be more productive
in whatever you're doing and excel in it.
For example,
if you're very interested in researching a specific topic,
you can quickly become an expert on that topic
as compared to someone who is researching
the same topic as you,
but has a split attention span.
Number six, you are a compassionate leader.
As an introvert,
have you struggled with the idea
of seeing yourself as a leader
and shy away from taking on demanding
or authoritative roles in your life?
You might want to rethink that mindset
because according to Breit,
introverts can make some of the best leaders.
This is because introverts do not feel the need
to be the center of attention when a group succeeds.
Instead, they spread the credit
and prefer to highlight the strengths
of the team as a whole.
This can have a great effect on everyone's motivation.
Your introverted nature allows you to hold
deeper and more personal conversations
with your team members
so that you know their strengths,
weaknesses, and skills in detail
so you can figure out and decide
how the team can best succeed.
Then number seven, you're independent.
As the introverted nature indicates,
you cherish your alone time.
Since this time is used to recharge
and focus on your personal projects,
as such you focus on cultivating
a self-sufficient and independent lifestyle.
This along with the ability to really focus
will allow you to be a very productive person
without the need of others
making you an invaluable member on any team.
On a more personal level,
being independent means that you
can achieve happiness without the need of others.
This is not to say that you cannot be happy
if there are other people in your life,
but rather that you can still find happiness on your own.
Did you relate to any of these points as an introvert?
What are some other advantages
that you think you personally have?
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