The loudest in the room
I remember the following quote from the Movie American Gangster
"You're too loud; you're making too much noise. Listen to me, the loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room"
Our society gives accolades to the loudest. I was even told that because I am quiet my ideas expressed with a soft delivery , my ideas are viewed as suggestions. Again, if I am not the loudest in the room my ideas will not be heard.
Before reading Susan's book I was always thought that being quiet was a flawed character trait; however I see it as an asset. I have learned to play the role of an extrovert. Toastmasters has been a big help; however playing the extrovert role is taxing and that time for my self does rejuvenate me.
