Tow #8- Introvert Power

Although unknown to most, introverts take up at least half of the world’s population. This fact is even unknown to introverts themselves! This has led many of people, close to half the population, feeling wrong with who they are. This is caused by the extrovert ideals being seen as the correct ones to live by. Laurie Helgoe explains this all in her book Introvert Power with the knowledge she has from being an author and a psychologist, specializing in personality and introversion. She uses her book to give real world explains to introverts, things that they probably do and why they are ok. One way Helgoe does this is by making references to pop culture. She starts off every chapter with a quote, typically from a famous figure such as Vincent Van Gogh. In one chapter she starts with a quote that does not sound like the others. She then goes to tell that this quote is from the tv show Star Trek. She then goes into detail about this quote and Star Trek, a show many introverts enjoy. Connecting this show to introversion really helps the reader feel more comfortable with the things they do. She also again connects introversion to popular show The Office. I personally am a huge fan of that show and seeing it in this book caught my attention. Having the reader see ideal they used to believe as bad, but then connecting them to things they enjoy, helps them see that it is not actually so bad. Another strategy Helgoe uses is asking the reader questions. Trying to have the reader get to know themselves a bit more she asks these questions, “How do you communicate? What do you appreciate about your friends?” And so on. These questions help to directly connect the reader to themselves. Allowing them to understand that they are who they are helps them come to terms with the fact that they are introverted, and it is ok. This book has absolutely achieved its purpose and has made me feel much better about my introversion.