10 Superpowers of Introverts 😶

Issue #21 : 10 Superpowers of Introverts, Build a “Second Brain”, 114 million followers without saying a single word.

Anil Gupta

Jan 14, 2023

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Learn: 10 Superpowers of Introverts
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Inspiration: 114 million followers without saying a single word.

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Today, I’m going to share 10 superpowers of Introverts.

Knowing these superpowers will help you:

To appreciate more for “who you are”.
Grow by leveraging these strengths.
Be less self-critical.

Introverts are often thought of as people who are more reserved, quiet, and inwardly focused, but this does not mean that they are not capable of great things. In fact, introverts have several strengths and abilities that can be considered "superpowers" in certain situations.

I was curious to learn more about introverted and sensitive people as I am an introvert too.

So, I started watching YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, and reading blogs and books. I read the book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking”. It’s a fascinating book. What I discovered shocked and shined me!

Did you know that 75% of the population is an introvert type? That’s huge!

How do you know if you are an introvert? While there are some online tests you can do to find out. However, you are most likely an introvert if any of these is true:

You like listening rather than talking.
You prefer sending emails/texts to calling someone.
Having more meaningful conversations with a small, trusted group energizes you more than small talk with a stranger.

We have been told that being introverted is a weakness…

Introverts are judged to lack social skills.
Our parents told us to talk more, be confident, and be social.
Our teachers tell us that they wished we would speak more.
Our colleagues encouraged us and wished to participate more in work parties.

That’s not true!

History makers, successful leaders, and legends are introvert types: Warren Buffet, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Bill Gates, Isaac Newton, Mark Zuckerberg, Charles Darwin, Steve Wozniak, Elon Musk, Mahatama Gandhi, and many others.

Here are 10 superpowers of introverts that each introvert should harness and extroverts should admire:

System thinker — You are a good problem solver. An innovator. A change maker. [Issac Newton]
Great at doing deep and meaningful work — Your ability to focus on deep and meaningful work makes the world a better place. You are less distracted by the noisy world and shiny objects. [Steve Wozniak]
Creative thinker - Excellent at imagination and intuitions. Excellent at doing thought experiments. [Albert Einstein]
The Quiet Leader — You lead with your soft power. You are calm in the chaos and a beacon in crisis. You are good at Quiet Leadership. [Mahatama Gandhi]
First principle thinker — You are curious, keen, and ask questions. You are good at deep thinking and getting to the bottom of everything. You think from the first principles. [Elon Musk]
Persistent — When you commit to a cause or purpose, you are unshakable. [Ross Park]
Independent and self-motivated — Because you are more comfortable spending time alone, you can often work independently and are self-motivated to get things done. [Charles Darwin]
Strong listening skills — You observe. You pay attention. You listen. You understand. You have stronger empathy with others. [Mother Teresa]
Active learner — You are an obsessive learner. You are an avid reader. You are always learning and growing, teaching. [Bill Gates]
Risk manager — You are an analytical thinker. You are proactive. You plan to avoid failures. You are great at avoiding and managing risks and failure. [Warren Buffet]

Key takeaway: If you are an introvert, be proud — you are part of a group of excellent people who have made history! If you are an extrovert, hopefully, this gives you a deeper understanding of the introverts around you.

Being an Introvert is not a curse; it’s a gift!

Susan Cain @susancain

#Introverts aren't anti-social. We're differently social. A glass of wine with a friend. A quiet holiday with family. Reading a book. Happy #WorldIntrovertDay! How will you spend it? #Quiet

Francisco Ribeiro @fraveris

“The best moments in reading are when you come across something – a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things – which you had thought special and particular to you. Now here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. https://t.co/8Sj5P93Sii

🚀 Growth Tip

This video will help you to learn and build a “Second Brain” that will help you to organize any information most effectively so that you can use your brain for more creative work!

🤩 Inspiration

Khaby Lame is the most popular man on TikTok, with 114 million followers. He created a massive viral success:

Without saying a single word
Keeping things simple
Being authentic
and using the universal language “Body Language”

On TikTok, his silence speaks volumes!

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