In this episode, we delve into how Introvert & Extrovert personality traits and how this affect marriages.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed”
The terms "introvert" and "extrovert" were devised by Dr Carl Jung in the 1920s. The common misconception around these terms is that people think that "introverts" are shy, while "extroverts" are "outgoing" -- there are outgoing introverts and shy extroverts. The main difference between these two temperaments comes down to how energy is gained. Extroverts gain energy by surrounding themselves with others, while Introverts gain energy and recharge by spending time alone.
There’s a 3rd category, called Ambiverts, which are smack in the middle between the two.
Introverts are more aware of & sensitive to external stimulation – too much and it overwhelms, just right and they feel comfortable
Extroverts, less sensitive to external stimulation, means they thrive on lots of activity, people, talking etc and are wired to seek external reward stimulation.
Well-Known INTROVERTS:
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Al Gore, Mark Zuckerberg, Hillary Clinton, Michael Jordan, Steve Wozniak, Elon Musk, JK Rowling, Eleanor Roosevelt, Audrey Hepburn, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks and Mahatma Gandhi.
Well-Known EXTROVERTS:
Bill Clinton, Oprah, Martin Luther King Jnr, Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Margaret Thatcher…and everybody on TikTok.
BIBLE EXTROVERTS?
PETER: He was often front and centre in the action:
DAVID: He was often front and centre, and never one to back down from a fight. He was a natural leader and became the King.
BIBLE INTROVERTS?
MOSES presents as a clear introvert
JESUS? More likely an Ambivert
He was clearly involved in any kind of group situation: speaking to crowds of thousands, teaching and leading His small group of disciples, initiating tough one-on-one conversations.
He was sociable, as well as having a calming, peaceful nature – all while being able to front up to leadership of His day
The key here is – where did Jesus go to recharge?
REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE:
Personality Profile
www.16personalities.com
“Quiet” Book by Susan Cain
https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153
Dr Carl Jung
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung
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