The Gift of Introversion

12. JK Rowling
The creator of Harry Potter came up with the idea of her most famous character while
traveling from Manchester to London. Rowling recalls, "I had been writing almost
continuously since the age of 6 but I had never been so excited about an idea before.
To my immense frustration, I didn’t have a pen that worked, and I was too shy to ask
anybody if I could borrow one... "
13. Warren Buffett
Known as the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett is known as one of the most successful
introverts and businessmen in the world. According to Buffett, when he started out, he
had the "intellect for business," but he felt he had to enroll in Dale Carnegie's, "How to
Win Friends and Influence People" course of seminars, because he didn't have a
business persona.
14. Mahatma Gandhi
Known for being the master of nonviolent resistance, Gandhi once said, “In a gentle
way, you can shake the world.”
15. Hillary Clinton
The former First Lady, Secretary of State, and current presidential candidate isn't an
extrovert like her husband Bill. This might be why some people believe that Clinton isn't
that warm of a person.
16. Michael Jordan
His Airness is one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. He also happens to be
one of the greatest introvert athletes.
17. Charles Darwin
The renowned scientists and author of The Origin of Species was a quiet type who
enjoyed solitude.
18. Meryl Streep
Like many actors and actresses, Meryl Streep is a known introvert. However, Streep is
a three-time Academy Award winner who is known for her preparation in becoming
every character she has portrayed.
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