Extroversion
topic on 2 shows · 4 statements across 2 episodes
the Knowledge Project 
Lenny's Podcast
4 statements about Extroversion, every show
Cain: Overcoming public speaking anxiety is skill acquisition, not becoming extroverted
“That's not really describing, I don't believe, becoming more extroverted. That's more describing acquiring skills. And also managing fears. So, and even managing, learning to manage a fear is a type of skill.”
Cain: People naturally become more introverted and mellow as they age
“Psychologists have studied this, so like, People tend to mellow out over time. So if you were, let's say, the third most extroverted person in your high school, and then you go to your high school reunion, 40 years later you'll probably still be one of the mos…”
Cain: Modern Society Culturally Biases Extroversion as the Path to Success
“We live in a world that would tell you that the only path to happiness, success and contributions and so on is to be extroverted. I mean, I believe we live in a world that's kind of biased towards extroversion.”
Cain: Psychologists View Introversion and Extroversion as Fundamental Human Traits
“Most personality psychologists believe that introversion and extroversion are one of the most, if not the most fundamental aspect of human nature, you know, on, And that, that's true across all cultures, that this tendency to be introverted or extroverted expl…”