“Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.”
More from Susan Cain
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”
“Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you’re supposed to. Stay home…”
“Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you’re supposed to. Stay home…”
“You’re told that you’re in your head too much, a phrase that’s often deployed against the…”