Comments on: Mind over matter (or something)

By: Connectors | this woman's work

Connectors | this woman's work — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:23:31 +0000

[...] made me read the Tipping Point (remember she bought it for me because I was so lazy about reserving it at the library) in part because she wanted me to see that [...]

By: linda

linda — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:28:39 +0000

Thanks for details on the book — I may check it out. I’m two days late, but I hope you were able to get through all this busyness with a minimum of anxiety.

I’m another introvert who likes public speaking. When I was a reporter/columnist, I did quite a lot of it, sometimes before very large groups. I always got a real thrill from it; I usually felt quite euphoric during and after it. I don’t like amusement park rides, but I imagine the sensation must be similar for people who love roller-coasters and upside-down rides.

But I found, interestingly, that I could NOT do radio. You’d think having an unseen audience would be bliss for an introvert, but no. Years ago, I was invited to do a regular spot on Canadian public radio, but after two weeks of it, I had to bow out — one time, we had to redo the taping because I was so paralysed with fear, I could not stammer out a word.

For what it’s worth, you seem so very capable to me. Your drive and focus put me to shame. I just put things off indefinitely. You make things happen — the whole feeling the fear and doing it anyways.

By: Poor_Statue

Poor_Statue — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:13:11 +0000

I read The Tipping Point a few years ago and loved it. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, to.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:43:49 +0000

“The Tipping Point” is a great book! I loaned my copy to a friend and it seems to have never found its way back to me

I am an introvert with extroverted tendencies. I can handle having a lot of activities going on in my life as long as I get my alone time to recharge. Hence, my twice daily “leave mama alone i’m on the computer” time!

By: Erin O'

Erin O' — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:56:24 +0000

I join the ranks of the introverts who like public speaking — it’s a form of acting, for me.

Nice to hear I’m not the only one who dreads social situations. I do a lot of breathing in and out, repeating “Breathing in I am calm, breathing out I am calm, present moment, wonderful moment.” I know, sounds a lot like “Serenity Now” (Seinfeld), but it comes from Thich Nacht Han and actually helps me.

I may have to give that book a look-see.