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Can we stop pretending that introversion/extroversion is black and white? It is a spectrum. Being slightly on either side doesn't necessarily matter. It's only
by weliketocode 8y ago
Can we stop pretending that introversion/extroversion is black and white?
It is a spectrum. Being slightly on either side doesn't necessarily matter. It's only important to understand your strengths and weaknesses.
Now I suppose that being on the extreme of introversion might tend to be more detrimental for one's career than being on the extreme of extroversion, but even then I'm not so sure. You can be pretty introverted and successful as a Doctor/Engineer or very extroverted and struggle.
- maxxxxx 8y agoI think introversion and shyness/social anxiety or lack of social skills always get confused. Plenty of introverts I know can function extremely well in social situations although they may not enjoy them. On the other hand others (like me) don't do well in social situations even if they want to and try repeatedly. In the end it's about social skills and being able to perform if needed. If you lack these you are at a disadvantage no matter if you are introvert or extrovert (there are plenty of extroverted people who don't have social skills and are not successful).