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The distinction between introvert and extrovert is shallow psychology. They are sometimes used condescendingly by angsty individuals at either side of the imagi
by BasDirks 12y ago
The distinction between introvert and extrovert is shallow psychology. They are sometimes used condescendingly by angsty individuals at either side of the imaginary spectrum. The truth isn't even that most people fall somewhere in between. There is no gray area, because these matters are not black and white. Their use leads to generalization and over-simplification of delicate subject matter. Introvert vs. extrovert is _always_ a sledgehammer where a scalpel is required.
A getting-things-done approach to people, ie.
"utilizing", can be dangerous. I think that those who've got it already get it, and those who don't will learn a mindset that doesn't make them better.
EDIT: I'd like to see this article rewritten without retortion to a false dichotomy, because it has some good take-aways.
- cauterized 12y agoYet it can be a useful dichotomy. I work on a team led by a textbook extrovert that also includes two of the most extreme introverts I've ever met, along with several people who fall toward the middle of the spectrum. Making sure the office is a comfortable environment for the introverted team members and that they get a chance to share their (often very valuable) insights is an ongoing but crucial struggle.
- jasonthevillain 12y agoI always suspected most people are ambiverts. Do you get your energy from other people or need to recharge alone? Well, both. It depends on the day. In the end this no more meaningful to describe a person than any given stereotype.