4 Reasons Why Ambitious Introverts Will Rule The World

I never knew I was an introvert until the day I did.

My childhood was pretty standard. I mean, I had friends, went to public schools, did all the stuff a "normal" kid did. But it was the things that "normal" kids didn't do that set me apart.

Things like preferring to stay home and read instead of movies with classmates. Hearing the same exact things that my brothers did, but having a radically deeper understanding of its meaning. And sometimes just sitting quietly, with my headphones on, and really feeling the lyrics of the music.

So much so that it moved my soul.

I never knew I was an introvert until the day I did.

So I embraced it.

As an introvert, you get to spend your days in the company of books and reading and writing all day long, without losing touch with people. Heck, some even say that we don't really have friends, but the truth is you're surrounded by good friends like Tolkien, King, and Bukowski, who understand exactly who you are. And they never judge you.

A part of me then, and now, cannot understand why some people would not want to feel the things as deeply as I did.

How can someone be so superficial when the moment calls for depth?

It was then that I realized how being an introvert may actually be the best thing I've ever been labeled.

Especially as a writer, and especially as I grew up realizing I was, well, different.

And this is what I mean.

Listening and observing are natural super-powers for us

We are not only good listeners but even better analysts when it comes to relationships. We notice every small detail and look for deeper meaning in everything said, done, or written.

We see the world differently from most people. Instead of just looking at what's on the surface, we try to find meaning in what's behind the cover.

More than likely, you're sitting there thinking right now, "how do we apply this to our craft to make our writing seem more interesting?"

I'm going to assume that you already know HOW to write for what's next.

When beginning a piece, don't overthink things. Get something down and worry about polishing it later.

Be honest with yourself and surround yourself with people who are honest with you. The truth is, we're more sensitive to the opinions of others, so it may be a challenge to ship or publish our work. It's going to be a little uncomfortable at first, but the more you do it, the more comfortable it will become.

Don't let your fear of rejection hold you back. Always know that if someone rejects you, they're rejecting just your words on the page, not necessarily you as well. Change your words, don't change you.

Don't try to please everyone. Tell your story the way you see it and feel it, not how you think other people want it.

So take what you hear and observe, make literary magic with it, and don't be afraid to ship your work. Keep in mind if someone dislikes your ideas or work, they are rejecting just those ideas and not who you are as a person.

We care, deeply

It's true.

It's almost like our "0–100 Caring Meter" is permanently pegged to 100.

We notice everything and have a deep sense of empathy for those around us. We are often overanalyzing what others are saying to try and figure out their deeper meanings or intentions. And when we do interact with others, especially one-on-one, our thoughts are constantly running in the background at warp speed as we ponder all of the sub-context being presented to us.

And even more so, how it makes us feel.

Spend your time listening intently to what people are saying, find out what makes them who they are, discover where things need work in their lives, and do what you can to help them become better people. It will not only make you a more insightful writer but a better person.

And isn't that the true goal of most humans on a growth journey?

We make great romantic partners

Feel free to read into this if you like.

We make great romantic partners because we are attentive and patient. We also know the importance of trust and loyalty. We understand that relationships require work, and we can be content with doing our part.

In fact, we can be VERY content doing our part with the right person at our side.

We can be selfless and more than willing to give our all to those we love. We don't expect such dedication in return, only that we relish the time we have together.

Now before you get creeped out, let me be clear. I didn't discover the "romantic" part of introversion until I was an adult. NOT a 9-year old. 

We are natural non-conformists

Yep, rule breakers by nature.

We are natural non-conformists, preferring to set our own paths and think for ourselves. We know that it can be a struggle to come to an agreement when you're stuck between what your instinct tells you and what society wants from you. But we generally err on the side of doing it our own way, and we're just fine if it means we do it alone.

Alone is better anyway, most of the time.

We don't always do things the way other people want us to, but we're okay with that. As long as you channel that instinct for freedom in a way that doesn't hurt others or ourselves, then it's all good. You'll find that our creativity and spontaneity will be some of your favorite qualities about us introverts.

Yeah, I never knew I was an introvert until the day I did. And it's made me a better human, a more thoughtful writer, and a husband my wife can't wait to see every day.

A wallflowers final word

Now you know the truth about introverts, and there's no turning back.

Maybe you're one of us, or perhaps you just wanted to understand what makes us tick a little better.

So when you see that little kid off in the corner, seemingly alone, with his nose in a book. You now understand. He's just fine.

He may be the next great writer someday.