Today, I received Susan Cain’s newsletter called The Kindred Letters, where she wrote about the disapproval of others. She started the newsletter with these three questions: Do you experience an acute sting when other people disapprove of you? Do you care deeply about (pardon the oncoming cliché) living authentically? Does it sometimes seem that these … Continue reading Balancing Assertiveness with Social Acceptance
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The Life of an Introvert
Susan Cain posted the below sketch in LinkedIn and wrote the following: "This one (via hashtag#IntrovertProblems) rang pretty true for me - though I’d replace “overthinks” with “craves interaction”. How about you?" My response to her was, "Right on the money," which she liked with a thumbs up. At least for me, this diagram describes … Continue reading The Life of an Introvert
Simplicity
“Simple living is not trouble free. Simplicity offers no permanent protection against adversity, but it will help you to deal with ill fortune more calmly and sensibly, while giving you the foresight to head off unnecessary setbacks. By establishing reasonable expectations and responsible habits you will no longer be a ready candidate for victimization. You … Continue reading Simplicity
