the introvert and the motorcycle
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The Introvert and the Motorcycle
In a world whereeverything all at once
is never extremely loud enough,what does a motorcycle mean to an
introvert?
A question …
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… a person:
- Drew energy from quiet places, introspection and imagination
- Preferred to avoid the overwhelming, chaotic and loud
- Hated Tongue Fu and small talk
… and the world thought they were weird.
Once upon a time ...
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… a person:
- Easily noticed details that others could never see
- Intuitively saw solutions to problems that others often made worse
- Endured frequent rejection when suggesting ideas ahead of their time
… and the world thought they were weird.
Once upon a time ...
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Once upon a time ...
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… and they lived happily ever after.
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And here is the reason why ...
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What an introvert is NOT
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depression
Anger
Shyness
What an introvert is NOT
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A person who draws energy from within.
What an introvert IS
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Think – a LOT – before sharing.
An introvert's trademark
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A person who draws energy from the external world.
What an extrovert IS
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Thrive on popularity.
An extrovert's trademark
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Reckless
Unreliable
Overbearing
Introverts can mistakenly find extroverts
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Uptight
Arrogant
Lazy
Extroverts can mistakenly find introverts
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Introversion is
The other side of a coin called
'Normal'.
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Introverts in world population
30% - 50%
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Carl Jung
Katharine Cook BriggsIsabel Briggs Myers
Introversion-Extroversion Assessment
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Ambivert
A person whose personality has a balance of extrovert and introvert features.
Introversion-Extroversion is not absolute
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Introversion – gaining position and understanding in literature
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Introversion – gaining position and understanding in the workplace
Culture Environment Leadership
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Motorcycles provide for the introvert through
Design Restoration, Maintenance and Customization Racing
Analytical➢ Opportunity to craft and present a well-thought-out solution
Leverages resources valued by introverts – ie. CAD and virtual collaboration➢ Are natural extensions of the platforms that enable introverts➢ Allow them time to think first – and express second➢ Allow them to filter relationship opportunities through their often-preferred method of written
communication before investing energy in developing real-world relationships
Rarity of interruption➢ Much design work is performed alone➢ Interruptions frustrate introverts by derailing the many cars in their thought train
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Motorcycles provide for the introvert through
Design Restoration, Maintenance and Customization Racing
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Motorcycles provide for the introvert through
Design Restoration, Maintenance and Customization RacingExclusion of 'Reality' TV programming➢ Manufactured for extrovert audience – 50% to 70% of the population
Chris Carr – a builder not to be mistaken for the flat track champion of the same name➢ Artist➢ Long periods of uninterrupted focus➢ Self-improvement➢ Imagination➢ Creativity
The Sanctity of the Garage➢ A retreat from the outside world➢ A personal space outfitted for Purpose, Autonomy and Mastery
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Motorcycles provide for the introvert through
Design Restoration, Maintenance and Customization Racing
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Motorcycles provide for the introvert through
Design Restoration, Maintenance and Customization Racing➢ Highly focused and intense mental concentration
➢ Precise and intricate motor skills
➢ Non-aggression sport- Extroverts tend towards aggression sports – direct and indirect- Introverts likely respond with violation – not hubris – when aggressed upon
➢ Individual performance demanding a high level of self-reliance
➢ Rider-tuner communication suits need for high quality, one-on-one exchanges
➢ Feedback and rewards are immediate, rich in information and tangible
➢ Enjoyment comes from a strong sense of reward – not overwhelming excitement
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Motorcycles provide for the introvert through
Design Restoration, Maintenance and Customization Racing
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In a world whereeverything all at once
is never extremely loud enough,what does a motorcycle mean to an
introvert?
A question …
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Motorcycles offer introverts
unlimited opportunities for
rewarding relationships with
one's self and others.
An answer …
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