Most people do not believe them when I tell them I am an introvert.  I get this response you can’t be you seem so normal.  You should know that according to a study that asked the question, “How many people in the World are introverts? Came back with these stunning numbers:

In the 1998 MBTI Manual that came out with Form M. A
National Representative Sample was done in conjunction with the development of Form M, and it is the standard that we go by now. It was the first (and only so
far) stratified random sample done. Here are the EI breakdowns:

Total
E 49.3%, I 50.7%

Males
E 45.9%, I 54.1%

Females
E 52.5%, I 47.5%

Laney and Wagele used earlier “estimates”of 25% I/75% E (probably from the 1985 MBTI Manual). The 1998 National Representative Sample (Total = 3,009, Males = 1,478, Females = 1,531).

This information is from Capt.org representatives.

Maybe this short TED talk will help you overcome common misconceptions about introverts.

 

 

 

27 responses to “The Power of Introverts”

  1. Dawn Marie Avatar

    Very informative and interesting!! Thank you for sharing this!!

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      My pleasure. Have great day

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  2. Yecheilyah Avatar

    Same here. People don’t believe I’m so introverted. I saw this video a few months ago. It is excellent.

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      I did too it was so freeing. I can embrace who God created me to be.

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  3. rubiescorner Avatar

    I was born an introvert, but I overcame some of the shyness, and backwardness. I believe the Lord has influenced my life, and my personality. I talk when I want to, and there is no sweating of hands, and stuttering. I believe in overcoming by the blood of the Lamb. A friend stuttered terribly. I began talking more to Him, and he still stuttered. We prayed with him, and he lost this except when he would become nervous. He improved so much that he spoke publicly for a time.

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      My first years of ministry my sermons were seven minutes long I was so nervous. But now I can go 45 minutes. 😀

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  4. rubiescorner Avatar

    I give the credit to God. The man had great amounts of faith. I believe praying with someone puts 10,000 to flight.

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      Amen

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      1. rubiescorner Avatar

        My husband has been preaching since he was 16 when he came to Christ. His compassion is apparent. I believe the Lord calls people into ministry. I was called into full time ministry, and found that it wasn’t to the ministry. It was to teaching. I thought I would be a missionary. Now I reach many countries. God was speaking, and I didn’t realize it. I am grateful for Rubies corner’s blog. It is growing.

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      2. Keith Haney Avatar

        God bless your labor of love

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  5. rubiescorner Avatar

    I was imprisoned by the fear of people, but I was set free so much that I can speak to an audience without having problems with my face. My mouth would not allow me to speak, but I rebuked this, and went on to speak. People waited and I continued speaking from that point with freedom. I don’t think I will ever forget the freedom to speak!

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      It is a gift. Blessings

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  6. Ann Avatar

    I love Susan Cain! Haven’t finished reading her book, Quiet, but her book is powerful. It made me understand so many things about myself and why the American society conforms to a certain type of personality, which I never realized to begin with. It’s very annoying though. Like introverts aren’t ‘normal’?? Pisses me off. What is normal anyway? A lot of times I use the word “introvert” and there is this subtle negativity instead of embracing it.

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  7. Claire Brotherton (@abrightclearweb) Avatar

    Thanks for sharing this post and the video. I didn’t realise the numbers were so close.

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      I know society would have you believe introverts are just some odd balls.

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  8. And She Went On and On Avatar
    And She Went On and On

    I love this!!! I am a shy extrovert. And my boyfriend is an introvert so we are right there with you. There’s a very good book I would recommend reading that my boyfriend showed me all about this it’s called Quiet by Susan Cain. Thanks for the post!

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  9. Following Him Avatar

    **High fives fellow introvert** Thanks for posting this; it’s very intriguing! 😀

    I can’t load the video right now (Internet too slow), but what you said about introverts and seeming normal reminds of an article I read: https://www.16personalities.com/articles/the-mystery-of-the-talkative-introvert

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      It is worth a watch. I will check out the article.

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  10. vitalizingphotography Avatar
    vitalizingphotography

    Thank you for sharing this. Very interesting!

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      My pleasure.

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  12. wandasncredible Avatar

    Reblogged this on Wanda D. Jefferson and commented:
    The Light Breaks Through….great blogging!

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      Thank you. Have a blessed day

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  13. Kalie Zamierowski Avatar

    I’ve seen the Ted Talk and I’ve read the book that the speaker wrote, Quiet. It’s about being an introvert (which I am) and I would definitely recommend checking it out.

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    1. Keith Haney Avatar

      I am too and I will.

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