Thriving as an Introvert in an Extroverted World in 3 Steps

Today, I am going to show you how to navigate life and work in your own unique way with confidence and thrive to success as an introverted solopreneur.

Learning how to do it confidently and in a way that feels natural - without being forced to adopt a mindset and behaviours primarily primed by and for extroverts - allows you to be your true self and work at your natural best.

That’s a highly sustainable, introvert-friendly way to live and work with meaning, purpose and enjoyment.

Unfortunately, most introverts (introverted solopreneurs included) are stuck in autopilot mode, living an unfulfilling life and having a lifestyle they don’t enjoy.

I am going to guide you through a 3-step transformation process that will redesign your lifestyle and improve your life with 30+ proven real-life strategies.?

Managing introversion is like real estate. You are your greatest asset. You set the rules and build what you’ve always dreamed of.

As with every real estate project, you must first do your homework, get to know the asset and discover both its capabilities and limitations. Then, you can bring people in to see and contribute. However, you set the viewing rules and conditions like a touring agreement with a real estate agent.?

That’s when things get interesting: by setting and agreeing on the rules, everyone accepts you can show them around without committing. And they can also explore and assess the asset (and their options) without committing. Only in the case of mutual acceptance and agreement can a deal be reached.

The same goes for navigating life and business as an introverted solopreneur.?

I am an introvert, and for as long as I can remember, I have struggled to understand, embrace, accept, set the rules, and commit to meaningful action.

I always felt I was different, but not in an elitist way. I was not better, just different. My needs and wants were different from most other people's.

Once I realised all that is normal because I am simply an introvert, I had a profound “aha” moment.

There are three key action areas with introversion. They are distinct yet interconnected, and how you approach and choose each one also impacts the other areas.?

It’s a system consisting of two circles and a touch point. The first circle, called THE INNER ME, represents who you are and how you naturally think, feel, act and behave.

The second circle, called THE OUTER EXPANSE, includes what lies beyond yourself: the external world, people, your relationships with them, social interactions, work and business.

The touch point of those two circles represents your boundaries. I call it THE EDGES.

If you want to escape autopilot mode, start living and working with meaning, purpose, and enjoyment, and thrive to success, you must focus on both circles and their touchpoint.

This is how the three-part system I call “THE QUIET FORCE BLUEPRINT” works. Each part corresponds to one of the three key action areas.

1. The INNER ME part includes how well you understand, accept, and embrace your introversion in a natural, healthy way. It’s the foundation, your internal power.
2. The EDGES are about setting healthy boundaries that make sense for you and safeguarding them to make sure they are respected.
3. The OUTER EXPANSE is about navigating life, work and business with quiet yet forceful confidence.?

Let’s explore each part and see how to make the most of it.