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By Susan Cain

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When Should Parents Encourage Cautious Children?

How to respect your child’s nature while encouraging new activities.

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By Adam McHugh

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How to Promote Yourself and Your Work

It’s not promotion, it’s conversation.

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By Pete Mosley

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The Power of Listening: An Excerpt from “The Art of Shouting Quietly”

Mindful listening is a skill that can be practiced.

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By Gretchen Rubin

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We Must Have Treats! Here’s Why

“Treats” may sound like a self-indulgent, frivolous strategy, but it’s not. Because forming good habits can be draining, treats can play an important role.

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By Adam McHugh

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How an Introvert Does a Book Tour

Even though writing means blood, struggle, and agonizing introspection stretching toward despair, it’s still better than Tuesday happy hour with the co-workers you already spent all day with.

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By Susan Cain

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How Pursuing a Quest Can Bring Purpose to Your Life

After thinking carefully about what you enjoy doing and what you find most meaningful, maybe you should think about making that thing the focus of your daily life for years to come. Perhaps you should consider a quest.

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By Rebecca Woolf

Emma Lesko

“You Are Unique For a Reason”: An Interview with Author and Advocate Emma Lesko

As far as quiet children go, as an author, my goal is to help carve out a space for them in our culture. I write my books as honestly as I can in the hopes of cultivating empathy and understanding.

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By Susan Cain

Bestselling author Brene Brown

“You Can Approach Life with Both Fierceness and Grace”: An Interview with Brené Brown

Most people find it hard to believe, but I’m an introvert. I’m comfortable speaking to 2,000 people about my work, but drop me into a cocktail party with 50 people, and I’m lost.

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