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[ljgagnon]

I think that the book is WONDERFUL!  The author really knows introverts like me.  I like best that it encourages us to accept ourselves as "normal", work with our strengths, stop wishing/trying to be extroverts, and know what's draining, and how/when to recharge or pre-charge (I love naps before social events, interviews, etc.)

I only wish the book went into more depth regarding relationships and careers.  I think it would be great to provide more detailed guidance in choosing the best type of mate based on our introversion, and an extensive list of careers that would be a good match for introverts. 

I am looking to do a mid-life career change now (I'm seriously considering a move from computers to psych, MFT, etc.), and I find it difficult to find career assessment materials that match careers with personality type. I'm also an ISTJ, definitely left-brained, and an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person).  I love how the book differentiates between introverted, HSP, shy, etc.  Though they all seem to be related (in myself).

I look forward to meeting Marti at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, CA on Oct. 9! 

Is there an email address I can write to the author directly?

Lou
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[Web Master]

Lou,



Marti can be emailed here:

marti@theintrovertadvantage.com



Glad you enjoyed the book.  I'm learning quite a bit about myself from designing the web site.  I think with computer work, being a bit of an introvert is almost a prerequisite.  

[ljgagnon]

Hi,

Thanks for the email.  Yes, most people who work with computers, myself included, are introverts too!

Lou
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[Marti Laney]

Thanks Lou, I am working on a pamphlet about careers for innies, and being a therapist is a good one, especially if you learn to extrovert for marketing yourself.  And if you realize how different outies are...you may need to schedule only a few a day--just kidding you outies out there.  Thanks for your comments--The Innie Author

[wendy]

ljgagnon and Marti:  enjoyed  your messages to each other.  Am in  process of slowly consuming this delicious book, Introvert Advantage. A 12-stepper mentioned it at an "Anonymous" meeting.  Turns out all but one of us are introverts and several have started reading this book. Love the color lettering used.                                            Found a library  book on jobs for introverts but was disappointed at the meager, menial selections sspamested.  Am anxious to see what you come up with.  Also, have a friend (age 54, introverted)  Just finished her MS Psy- counselling.  Similar to what you are considering, ljgagnon. 

[terrylee]

Marti and Wendy,



Interesting that innie musings so often dig into computers, therapy, academics, and literary activities. Remember the reader in Three Days of the Condor? I really liked that character as well as the photographer in that movie (also a book). A secret CIA backed reading society. Every innie's perfect dream job. Taking your lunch at a sidewalk cafe, enjoying the outdoors at the same time that a swirl of human drama slips by on its way to unknown and undetermined conclusions.

[Marti Laney]

Hi all, I love your reference to Three Days of the Condor--what other movies do you-all like?  I also lusted after that CIA job--I went on to be a librarian but I hated the reference desk -- not too good for a public library but I loved the research and doing the story hour----Best to you all, Marti 

[Pats]

I can't remember whether or not I saw the following in the bibliography in IA:

Barnes & Noble has the first one for $9.95.  The second one looks like it's out of print, but maybe a used copy can be located somewhere. --

Careers for Introverts and Other Solitary Types
Blythe Camenson.  Paperback, October 1998
 
Why Should Extroverts Make All the Money?: Networking Made Easy for the Introvert
Frederica J. Balzano, Marsha B. Kelly.  Hardcover, June 1999

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[summersonshine]

I would like to see a book about nutrition for introverts.  If i could sort of control my energy levels throughout the day by what i eat (like Laney sspamests in the book) it would be helpful for times that i have to extrovert.  You know, like eat x portion of protein and breakfast and lunch, and x amount of carbs at dinner, or whatever.  It really seems like it would be helpful, do i don't have to figure it all out by myself like she sspamests in the book, which is great, by the way

also any realistic and grouded career books for introverts would be great.  I mean jobs that are actually attainable and provide a reasonable standard of living.

[Dan]

Hello Marti,

I'm sure you here this alot but you saved my life. Being already unconfident and unassertive, it would have taken many years to accept my unusual nature. You probably saved me 25 years of my life thAT would have been wasted trying to fit it (tough i still feel guilty from time to time) 


Do What You Are, by Tieger, i thought was an awesome book for careers.

I agree with the first post though in that an essay of some sort might help with relationships.

[rainmonkey03]

This book was a great read. I finally understood myself after months of therapy I found out that I wasn't inadequate but I was a good different.

Anyway, for another book you might take on being in public. How to get through public speaking, how to be out and about. I found a lot of that in the Introvert Advantage really helped but in many ways I wish you would have been a little more in depth.

[Capt57]

How about some books on extroverts titled:

  "Shut the ---- Up!, How Extroverts Are Melting Your Brain!!!"

or

  "For the Love of God... STOP THINKING OUT LOUD"

or

  "Why Should Extroverts Have All The Meaningless Talk...Learn to Say NOTHING in 45min"

or

  "How to Win by Constantly Repeating Yourself and Pointing Out the Obvious"