How To Know Whether You're an Introvert or an Extrovert—and Why That Matters | Susan Cain

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<p>Why knowing your tendency can improve your life.</p> <p>Susan Cain is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers <em>Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</em>, and <em>Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole</em>. Her Kindred Letters newsletter is read by people in all 193 countries and all 50 American states. Join her at <a href= "http://thequietlife.net/">TheQuietLife.net</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to know if you're an introvert or extrovert</li> <li>The strengths of introversion – and how these can you no matter where you are on the introvert / extrovert spectrum </li> <li>Techniques to improve your relationships and work life </li> <li>How to design your life around where you do your best – including figuring out your true goals</li> <li>The perks of exposing ourselves to the things we fear the most</li> <li>The paradox of anxiety and shyness</li> <li>And why introverts and extraverts often get along so well—something Susan calls "introvert/extrovert synergy"</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/what-is-sadness-good-for-susan-cain-edf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>What Is Sadness Good For? | Susan Cain</strong></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://thequietlife.net/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">The Quiet Life with Susan Cain | Substack</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>