Comments on: 30 Most Famous Introverts in the World

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:40:15 +0000

Thanks, JBM! I guess the thing to remember is that everyone is different – so even a psychologist or author says “most” introverts have a particular trait, it doesn’t mean everyone has it!

You caught a good example of something that is different for everyone, regardless of whether they’re an introvert or extrovert. My sister is an extrovert, and she freezes in a crisis situation. I’m an introvert, and I tend to think and move fairly quickly in crisis.

By: JBM

JBM — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:06:15 +0000

I think this article is helpful, but I take issue with the first quote: “If there is an emergency do you tend to stand still and feel somewhat shut down or in slow motion? If you have a standstill reaction to stress more often, then you are probably an introvert.”
On that I disagree. I definitely am an introvert, and there are certainly different varieties. My MBTI score shows me as a INPT (borderline on the T-F dimension). But even though I am socially “shy” I am always the FIRST person in a group to respond in an emergency situation. While everyone else stands around freaked out, I don’t even think – just jump in. It happens so quickly everyone (usually me too) wonders what just happened, and I start telling other people what actions to take (i.e. call 911, stop the bleeding, etc. – or do it myself). Maybe it’s because I lived on a farm quite a while. Just my personal observation.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:30:07 +0000

Tesa,

It is great to hear an introvert who is in love with an extrovert, and who says it is a great balance! I get a lot of comments from people who are in love with people of different personality traits, and it is not always easy.

It sounds like you know and are comfortable with who you are – and who your boyfriend is – which is fantastic.

Thanks for commenting,
Laurie

By: Tesa Tan

Tesa Tan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:06:30 +0000

I love this forum. I am 25 and didn’t realize I was an introvert until recently. I am a hostess and promotional model, but I knew I was different when I found myself making excuses to my friends about going out and partying. I would rather stay home, which is rare especially since i live in New York City. However, I like who I am! My boyfriend is very extroverted and we balance each other out. I also have a great sense of self-awareness, very driven and focused! Some of my greatest ideas come from being in solitude and reflection. Embrace it!!

By: Guest

Guest — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:44:55 +0000

Alexis Bledel is aldo an introvert.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:20:41 +0000

Thank you for your comments!

Introverted personality traits aren’t the norm in our extroverted world, and it’s especially difficult to be introverted when you’re an entrepreneur. Famous people are entrepreneurs, especially when they’re first starting out. The whole self-promotion and marketing thing is really hard for all introverts, I think. Social media and online marketing tools make it easier, but it’s still a drain.

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:44:12 +0000

I am introverted and I just found out about it!
I have amazing social skills but I prefer spending time by myself to reflect and grow. I think introversion makes it easier to know yourself. Its a beautiful journey of looking at the world from inside out. I think introverts should watch out for selfish traits because its also an essential part of human life to let yourself known and know other people as well. When I was younger I used to live in my own world. I would only open up to other people that I considered to be like myself and that would understand me.. I’m an artist and I love music so I would only talk to those type of people all the time about my thoughts but my family and friends from school had no idea about who I really was. This world is too big to let people walk on it alone. You need to give people real company by making yourself known. Of course just giving the right amount because if you cross the line you will feel uncomfortable and feel as if you’re disrespecting yourself. I think introverts thoughts have a lot of depth and sometimes we would feel as if we didn’t express the totality of our ideas even if people thought we were very clear and clever with what we said.
I see it like this, if you’re an introvert and you learn to express yourself you have the world in your hands. You will share your uniqueness and you will find out about the powerful social skills you have because we do have them. We understand how we think so we understand how others think too. I’m still growing and understanding myself but I think we should always have in mind this two things: respect for ourselves and respect for others. I love my personality and I hope you do to! I’ve read some people think introversion is insecurity or shyness and not at all. I hope you understand you were created to look inside yourself. Real wisdom says if you learn to love yourself you will truly be able to love others. Real love. Not unreal draining love. Balanced and natural love.
So we have an advantage because we first have our focus on ourselves.
I think like this because I had to lose myself to understand what I have. I thought I needed to be an extrovert if I wanted to get anywhere and no. I’m grateful for being the way I am. I love spending time by myself reading, sleeping, listening to music and sometimes just thinking about anything..
Next time you think you’re a weirdo for staying indoors at times or going for a walk alone remember you are unique and that you have this beautiful personality because you were built wisely.
Much love to everyone.
English is not my first language but hopefully I made my point.
Much love to everyone.

By: Maria

Maria — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:20:24 +0000

I work as a teacher in an elementary school where extroversion among the staff is the rule, and kids are encouraged to do “group” projects as often as possible. I come home drained and feel little desire to socialize on week-ends. I’m happy the with the occasional night out with close friends. I’m currently reading Quiet by Susan Cain, a best-seller that celebrates introversion and introverts. This book is a must-read for the introverts who have spent a life being misunderstood, even by themselves. Introverts are the thinkers; they’re responsible, circumspect, reflective. Let’s appreciate the benefits of our nature and accept ourselves fully.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:48:36 +0000

I recently took a personally test for introversion and answered every question as a yes. So basically it revealed that I’m a total 100% introvert. After all these years feeling Luke I’m an outsider can now be explained in a rationale sense, as aside from my lover, I know no other introverted people. It’s sad in a way that society places so much emphasis on extroversion.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:26:59 +0000

I’m going back to school in the fall, after 6 years of working at home as a writer and blogger. I’m definitely an introvert (though not a famous one), and am a little worried at what it’ll be like to be in school and doing my practicum full-time.

Maybe I need to research and write an article on how introverts stay sane when they’re in school and counseling people for a living…