Introvert

剛剛看了Susan Cain的TED演講:"內向者的力量『』，給我的感觸很深。我屬於中間性格者，既喜歡打籃球，社交，也喜歡寫作，讀書，所以我並太不理解內向者，而Susan Cain讓我深度地了解了內向者的心理。

Just watched Susan Cains Ted speech, "The Power Of Introvert", and it leaves me a deep impression. For me, I am an ambivalent, I like playing basketball, socializing, as well as writing and reading, so I do not fully understand those introverts, but Susan Cain clearly explains to us what is introvert all about.

以下就對於這個演講的筆記：

Below are the brief note of her speech:

1. 內向者和外向者的區別：

1. The difference between introvert and extrovert:

對於外界刺激的反應決定了這兩者的差別。內向者對外界刺激特別敏感，他們並不是害羞，只是在人多的環境下特別不自在，他們更喜歡安靜的環境。

The key difference is how they react to stimulation. Introvert is very sensitive to the stimulation. They are not shy. They just prefer quieter environment because they feel uncomfortable when being exposed to too many people.

2. 對內向者的偏見

2. Bias about introvert

人們總認為外向是正確的，而內向是錯誤的。社會上的主要地方，比如學校、辦公室，都是對外向者有利的。內向被看做是一種「問題」。

Extroversion is always seemed to be the "right" characteristic, while introversion is the "wrong" one. Most places in our society, such as schools and offices, are designed to benefit to extrovert. People believe introversion is a "problem".

3. 對內向者的誤解

3. Misunderstanding of introvert

內向者可以暴露在聚光燈下，他們只是不願意這樣做。實際上沒有「純內向」這一說，更多人是處在中間的位置，就是所謂的「中向者」.

Introvert can be spotlighted, they just dont willing to do so. In fact there is no such thing as "pure introvert", most people are waving between the middle, which is so call "ambivalent".

4. 內向者的優勢

4. Advantages of introvert

內向者都是深度思考者，而且他們都很有創造性，因為他們孤獨。

Introverts are deep thinkers, and since solitude increases creativity, they often have brilliant ideas.

5. 為什麼社會喜歡外向者?

5. Why society likes extrovert?

人們有一個根深蒂固的思想，動手不動口，於是那些有思考被認為是無意義的。

There is a rooted concept in peoples mind, which is man of action is better than man of contemplation, so thinking is considered to be meaningless.

6. 對內向者的建議

6. Suggestions for introvert

不要執迷於團隊活動，你們需要學會自我完成任務，這很重要，尤其是對於你們這些深度思考者。去野外，去能啟發你思維的地方，放飛你的思維。不要害怕去分享你的觀點，相信我，你們的觀點要比絕大多數人都更有創造性，都更棒，而且這個世界需要你們，和需要你們的想法。

Stop the madness for constant group work. You should learn to work on your own, and this is important, especially for deep thinkers like you.

Go to wideness. Go to anywhere that can inspire you. Let your ideas flow.

Dont be afraid to share your ideas, believe me, your ideas are more brilliant and creativity than most of the people around you. The world needs you, and your thinking ability.

最後，我個人倡導大家能善待內向者，他們都很好，而且你們一定能從他們身上學到一些東西。我也希望所有的內向者，能夠有說出自己觀點的勇氣。外向者和內向者可以相互幫助，把世界變得更好。

Lastly, I, personally, propose people to treat introvert softly, they are nice, and you guys can surely learn something from them. I also hope all the introverts can have the courage to speak, to share their ideas. Introverts and extroverts can work together to make the world a better place.