Susan Cain: The power of introverts

http://www.ted.com In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

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[kkevin369]

We still die dude

[Kate R]

She reminds me of Phoebe from friends

[TheBellaBiene]

story of my life

[xJackOfKnavesx]

@xyx1412999 : It's also not an achievment to be of different nationalities, and yet people are "proud to be American/Brittish/French" etc... :P

[hayhay509]

He means "eternal death", meaning like, hellfire and shit. It gets confusing if you don't know the terminology XD

[JuliaMontgomeryMusic]

Every time I watch this i get something new from it :)

[Kian Phillips]

she is so right, i feel this way all of the time

[Gourav Dash]

most of the audience is sleeping.

[Edgar Gutierrez]

We need to teach introverts to speak up and extroverts tu shut up.