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When Introverts are Stigmatized, Who Benefits?
Let’s lean back for a long view of who gains what, when introverts are regarded as deficient beings.
Jun 25
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Marcia Yudkin
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Connection: The Odd Woman and the City by Vivian Gornick
In Vivian Gornick’s spirited memoir, The Odd Woman and the City, we see two interesting kinds of relationships that work particularly well for…
Jun 18
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Marcia Yudkin
At Arm’s Length: Elsa Gidlow and Introvert Anarchism
Imagine keeping others at arm’s length while also building community. That’s the surprising juxtaposition in poet Elsa Gidlow’s introvert anarchism.
Jun 11
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Marcia Yudkin
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Just-Me Experiences: Solo Enhancements to Consider
Adventure for introverts: Take a step out of conformity and do something solo that most people do in groups.
Jun 4
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Marcia Yudkin
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May 2026
Is Vulnerability a Secret Sauce for Introverts?
Many self-help authors recommend sharing mildly disparaging information about oneself as a pathway to interpersonal connection and trust. I disagree.
May 28
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Marcia Yudkin
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Jane Goodall and the Payoff of Patient Observation
Only an introvert like Jane Goodall could have sat immobile all day every day for months waiting for a nearby troupe of chimpanzees to accept her…
May 21
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Marcia Yudkin
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Healing: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr
Here’s a quiet book with meaning that slowly accumulates and reveals itself, with a deep message about time, art and healing.
May 14
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Marcia Yudkin
Introverts Keep Spending Under Control
Consensus has it that extroverts earn more on average than introverts. However, introverts may have an edge when it comes to spending.
May 7
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Marcia Yudkin
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April 2026
Social Ties: Introverts Again Critique the News
New York Times readers challenged another article on the implications of longevity research for introverts.
Apr 30
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Marcia Yudkin
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John Le Carré and the Many Shadings of Privacy
How solitude and privacy played out in the life of spy novelist John Le Carré (1931-2020).
Apr 23
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Marcia Yudkin
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Introverts Aren’t Natural-Born Improvisers
Spontaneity usually isn’t a strength of introverts. Learn why.
Apr 16
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Marcia Yudkin
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Refuge: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
The Swimmers, by Julie Otsuka, portrays a community where introverts thrive and eccentrics are deeply accepted.
Apr 9
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Marcia Yudkin
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