Two-thirds of the population is introverted. Given the majority, a high chance is that some of them are celebrities and famous personalities. Despite being introspective and talking less compared to the rest of the world, introverts make significant contributions to the daily lives of humanity. The most famous introverts in the world have underlying lessons for those looking to dig deeper.
This post is a subtle reminder that even if you do not communicate your complex thoughts and feelings, you can show them in your work.
The Most Famous Introverts and What You Can Learn From Them
Putting yourself out there is another thing, being introverted is another. Those two statements clash more than any other ideologies. If you are an introvert, you might hate that sentence because it signifies you need to step out of your comfort zone.
However, being someone greater than anyone else requires you to hone your craft, make good work, and then showcase it to the world when it’s ready, not constantly marketing yourself without achievement.
That is where these famous introverts came from. They chose to hone their skills and get stuff done and when the time came, they shined more than their peers.
Albert Einstein
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulate the creative mind
– Albert Einstein
Einstein was one of the greatest and most well-known scientific minds ever. However given his introverted nature, he preferred to spend most of his time alone. That is the reason why his work became the best known among everyone. You see, there is subtlety involved here.
Introverts can’t or won’t market out loud in most cases, because their work speaks for itself. That is the lesson we should be learning from him. Every good piece of work is created when a person has something in mind.
A concept, a thought, or an idea, once it materializes, the action is important. But recognize that ideas don’t have value, the products they create, do. So find something you want to do, visualize it, write it down, and go do it before you second guess yourself.
The lesson you can learn from Einstein is: Take some time out every day to sit in isolation without any noise, write down your thoughts and ideas, and find ways to execute them. Einstein’s introspective nature and solitude gave him room to make groundbreaking discoveries.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates is a pioneer. If he were to shut down Microsoft services effective immediately, more than half of the world would be in shambles. Bill Gates is not a shy introvert, but he is one nonetheless. Every year he takes time out of his work to go in isolation and write down his ideas, read books, and be more introspective.
For an introvert, the greatest of ideas come from their minds and not through external sources. That is why, the lesson here is simple.
The lesson you can learn from Bill Gates is: If you want a great idea, think about the topic you want to produce, sit down and meditate on it. Make it a notable thought pattern of it in your subconscious mind, a solution will automatically emerge when you least expect it.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is undoubtedly one of the best examples of what a simple “No” can do in the world. Here’s a quick recap, Rosa Parks, an introverted civil rights activist, famously refused to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and advancing the civil rights movement.
All eyes were on her and combined with the Orating skills of Martin Luther King, they sparked hope among all the people affected by oppression and injustice. You see there are multiple lessons you can learn from here. But the one I learned by listening to her story was just one.
The lesson you can learn from Rosa Parks is: even though introverts avoid social interaction, they can bring about huge change in the world and face adversaries all the same without hesitation should someone question their ideals and stand against their morals.
Warren Buffet
Deemed to be one of the greatest investors of all time, Warren Buffet is a part of the introverted club. Due to his introverted nature, he had to work twice as hard to figure out how to properly interact with people. Learning the basics of communication made him what he is today, a great leader in finance.
However, learning communication is not what made Buffet who he is. You see, when things go sideways, a lot of folks panic and take the easy way out without analyzing the problem thoroughly, that is not what Buffet does. He takes time, thinks about multiple ways to face a problem, and then decides on a solution. The lesson is clear.
The lesson you can learn from Warren Buffet is: introverts have good analytical thinking skills and a sound mind which can be used to think about decisions clearly and logically.
Barack Obama
If you want to demolish the idea of introverts not having social skills then look no further than the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. His demeanor towards people as being one of the most friendly Presidents earned him a good reputation not just in the US, but around the world.
He showed empathy, and strategic thinking, had excellent communication skills, and took the time of day to interact with everyone, no matter who they were. This led to media houses calling him “the people’s president.” There are a myriad of lessons you can learn from him, but for me, it is simple.
The lesson you can learn from Barack Obama is: Be nice to people, no matter who they are, you never know what anyone is going through.
J.K Rowling
Despite her controversies, there is no denying J.K Rowling’s achievements. The idea for Harry Potter came up for her during a train trip when she was riding solo. It is a funny story, she was too shy to ask a stranger for a pen. Her pen wouldn’t’ work so she composed the whole thing in her head.
The most creative workflows are when introverts are left in a state of solitude. Be mindful, that isolation is a different thing. Every introvert has a creative side to them, leaning into it can cause wonders, but under proper circumstances and the right conditions, they can make wonders.
The lesson you can learn from J.K Rowling is: focus is the most powerful thing anyone can harness to make good work. Solitude, focus, love, and expertise for their craft, and the right conditions can make for the perfect product, no matter what it is.
Emma Watson
Another creative mind and one of the most beautiful souls in the acting industry, Emma Watson is soft-spoken, graceful, and almost seems too good to be true. However, her demeanor towards everyone she met, her work as a philanthropist, and her acting career have one thing in common, she always did work that suite her sense of morality and stood strong with her ideals.
The acting industry is naturally known to be an “extroverted” one full of parties and glamour. She was the one who stood out from it stating that all of this is not for her. She’s naturally introverted and inclined towards staying at home and reading a good book.
The lesson you can learn from Emma Watson is : that you should embrace who you are instead of running away from it. Your personality and work ethic will naturally attract people who are just like you, to you.
The Verdict
Well, that was my list of the most famous introverts throughout history. Keep in mind, that I missed out on a lot of personalities. That does not deny their achievements. That being said, what are your thoughts? Who do you think embodies the creative and passionate soul among famous introverts more than these?