Introduction: the long road back to my innermost self
Part I: what is introversion?
Exploring the extroversion-introversion spectrum
Exploring the science of personality
Exploring the role of nature: personality and the brain
Exploring the role of nurture: developing personality and the changing brain
Exploring the role of personal choice: our motivations meet personality
Part II: exploring introverted challenges and strengths in an extroverted society
Theproblem with the extroversion ideal
Brain stimulation, energy, and the introvert battery
The hidden abilities of our highly-stimulated minds
On normality, mental health, and our social connections
Part III: the many paths and pursuits of introverted joy
On cultivating self-communication and self-relationships
Exploring motivation, anticipation, and our projects and passions
Building our quiet environments and creating a home base.
