Having an introverted personality in today’s world is not so easy. It’s rather like being a librarian inside the Wall Street Stock Exchange during trading hours. The current trend in books on this subject is to explore the upside of introversion. And yet the downside has to be fully understood if its true gift and potential are to be unlocked.
In fact, introversion is not simply an ‘attitude type’ as Carl Jung described it, but is an attempt to meet a fundamental human need. It has a specific agenda, which I reveal in the first chapter. Yet, our ego’s own attempts to fulfill it are counterproductive and cause us to pull back from life and live in a private world of our own making.
By understanding the source of the introverted dilemma the solution becomes apparent. “Being In Action” reveals how to resolve it in a way that does not reject our true nature. How the call of introversion may be answered is the main theme of this book.
Indeed, it is entirely possible to transform our dreams and secret desires into outcomes that are not only emotionally and creatively rewarding but make a real difference in the world. We may not turn into a Wall Street high flyer, but we can become rich in the broader sense of the word. Once we know the secret to representing ourselves our success is assured.
