Susan Cain.

“Whatever pain you can’t get rid of, make it your creative offering.”

Susan Cain (born 1968) is an American writer and the author of Quiet.

In their words

“Longing is momentum in disguise: It’s active, not passive; touched with the creative, the tender, and the divine.”
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Their book

Quiet

Susan Cain

Psychology · 2012

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Susan Cain explores the strengths of introverts and argues that the world loses out when it values only bold, outgoing people.

Three big ideas

Introverts have strengthsQuiet people often think deeply, listen well and work with focus.
The culture favours talkersMany schools and workplaces reward being loud over being thoughtful.
Solitude helps creativityTime alone can lead to deeper ideas and better work.

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