Because passion doesn’t have to roar.
It’s okay to pursue your passion in an introverted way, in a more singular way.
Group think and group projects and committees…not everyone works like that. “Solo flights of thought” can breed the most amazing innovation. Plus, you cannot–absolutely cannot–lead a sustainable passionate life when you are living outside of your “sweet spot” for a long period of time. Sure, it’s important to go out on a limb and take risks–but, you’ll have a more lasting impact if you take care of and know yourself.
As an extrovert, this was GREAT for me to hear–and I’m sure it’s SO life-giving to introverts. Societally, we value extroversion to a high degree often to the denigration of introverts. That’s such a shame. Some of my most treasured friends are introverts, and they are the quiet and wise stalwarts in my life.
Susan Cain, the TED speaker, also wrote a great book called Quiet.