I am proud to admit I’m a dummy in some areas of life. Sports. Car maintenance. Applying makeup. Keeping plants alive. The first year in a new job. I used to think it was shameful and embarrassing to admit I didn’t know what I didn’t know. So I avoided conversations
When I’m out in the city hosting an introvert meetup, nothing is worse than discovering my mobile phone battery has dropped to 70% by the time I get off the train at Southern Cross station. This means being extra judicious in how I use my phone, which I need to
What if you could be 1% better?
Did you know … If you improve by 1% each day, you could potentially be 37% better after one year? This observation in James Clear’s book Atomic Habits is based on the principle of compounding. In this week’s episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I share why “1% better” suits
Two reflective prompts for difficult decisions
If I had stayed in law, I would have missed out on half the fun and adventure in life. I would never have: When I get to 90 and look back at my life, I want to be able to say: Thanks for the fun, the adventures, the detours and
Beyond Loud Voices: Being a Quiet Warrior (Interview with Dr Nia Thomas)
I had the opportunity to share with Dr Nia Thomas on her podcast Knowing Self Knowing Others, how introverts can feel frustrated in the workplace when loudness is prized over thoughtful and selective speaking. Leaders have a wonderful opportunity to create a psychologically safe and supportive environment that welcomes and
Go from Quiet Achiever to Quiet Warrior (Interview with Prosper Taruvinga)
This was such a fun interview to do. Prosper Taruvinga is a wonderfully enthusiastic host who is passionate about life and making a difference. As an introvert, I enjoyed being carried along by his infectious energy and optimism. This is one time I’m glad I didn’t let my impostor syndrome
Quiet Achiever or Quiet Warrior?
There is something attractive and virtuous about being a quiet achiever. Let your work do the talking. Meaning: Don’t be like those who talk more than they work. Keep meeting your deadlines and targets, keep producing good work, and someone will eventually notice you. Stay on the sidelines. Meaning: Let
Say yes before you’re 100% ready
Part of being a Quiet Warrior is saying yes, then working out how. Feeling the fear, and doing it anyway. Not letting impostor syndrome and “What will they think?” stop you from following your path. This week, I said yes to being interviewed by Prosper Taruvinga, the energetic and thoughtful
I don’t know where I’m going, and it’s okay
As we count down to midnight with mixed feelings in what has been a tumultuous year, I am giving myself a pat on the back for successfully completing what started off as a whimsical spur-of-the-moment mission: to share 31 things I learned in the past 12 months, for each day
The blessing of all kinds of friends
I am so grateful for my outgoing, chatty friends who love parties and gatherings, who have the gift of always knowing the right thing to say to put others at ease, and help quiet ones like me feel like I’m a part of the group. I am also grateful that
