Bittersweet Teachings
Ten key teachings from the book, Bittersweet, by Susan Cain.
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Bittersweet Resources
Bittersweet Book Club Kit
Download this book club kit, complete with a letter from the author. Discussion questions, writing prompts, Bittersweet teachings, and a Bittersweet playlist!
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Bittersweet Ted Talk
Ted Talk In this profound, poetic talk, Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing—or the place where joy and sorrow meet—as a gateway to creativity, connection, and love.
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How bittersweet are you, at this moment in time?
Take our 15-question test to find out! It takes 3 minutes to complete. Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements, from 0 (not at all) to 10 (completely).
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Quiet Resources
Quiet Reading Group Guide
A guide for book groups for Susan Cain’s “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.”
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Quiet Teacher’s Guide
Tool for broadening definitions of leadership by reframing what it means to be a class participant.
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Quiet TED Talk
In a culture where being social and outgoing is prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world and should be encouraged and celebrated. This 2012 TED Talk still stands today as one of…
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Quiet Quiz: Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
This is an informal 12 question quiz, adapted from Quiet by Susan Cain based on characteristics of introversion commonly accepted by contemporary researchers.
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