Just because you’re an introvert, doesn’t mean you aren’t meant to make a difference in the lives of those around you. Type Nines aren’t intrinsically solitary, but many of the people who identify as easy-going “Peacemakers” also identify as introverts. Several of the most celebrated figures in history were actually introverts. According to author Susan Crain, individuals like Rosa Parks, Dr. Seuss, and Chopin had one thing in common: They were all introverts.
In “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking,” Crain uses research and stories from real people to explain how the “Extrovert Ideal” isn’t everything it has cracked up to be (per Amazon.com). According to the Enneagram Institute, Type Nines can sometimes be terrified of “assert[ing]” themselves “against others” due to their “basic fear of loss and separation.” Learning to balance your strengths as an introvert and tap into your own power can make interacting with others a less intimidating experience, and Crain’s book can help you do that.
