There is a general misconception that in order to be successful, you need to get yourself out there and make yourself known. But like the following famous introverts have proven, that's not always the case.
J.K. Rowling, the creator of the multi-million dollar Harry Potter franchise, is a self-professed introvert. She spent a lot of time in deep thought, which helped her tune out the rest of the world and focus on coming up with the fictional wizarding world. We may think that someone in the entertainment industry has to be outspoken to be popular, but one of the best living actresses, Meryl Streep, takes a different route. Instead of making connections, she spends hours on research and practice to immerse herself in a character.
Ever wonder which famous introvert in history you can best relate to? Answer the following questions that introverts have strong opinions on. Based on your choices, we will match you up with a successful introvert whose personality you are similar to.
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Which Famous Introvert Are You? Quiz Questions
Which social situation do you dislike being in the most?
It's something else!
Getting hit on
Travelling in a crowded bus or train
Introducing yourself to new people
Giving a speech
Going to a party
Which is your biggest concern about going to a party?
How to leave
The duration
The venue
The people attending
It's something else!
Whether you seem unapproachable
Which introverted fictional character do you identify yourself with?
Detective Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Dexter Morgan from Dexter
Sherlock Holmes from Sherlock
Bruce Wayne from The Dark Knight
It's something else!
Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory
Which of these do you think is the biggest sign of someone being an introvert?
It's something else!
Is always in thought
Loves when plans get cancelled
Doesn't like being thrown a surprise parties
Is glued to his phone
Loves spending weekends at home
What's your preferred way to get in touch with customer service?
Going to the customer service centre in person
Going on online live chat
Talking on the phone
Exchanging emails
It's something else!
Sending mail
Which of these books would you be interested in reading after blowing off a casual hangout with friends?
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
It's something else!
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Introvert Doodles by Maureen “Marzi” Wilson
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Is Everyone Hanging out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
What do you do when you're alone at home on a Friday night?
It's something else!
Go on a Netflix binge
Exercise
Craft something
Cook an elaborate meal for yourself
Read books
What cuisine do you go for when getting food delivered?
Italian
Mexican
Chinese
Thai
It's something else!
Middle Eastern
Which kind of music makes you want to dance on your own?
Rock
Disco
Hip hop
It's something else!
Country
Pop
What is the most annoying habit extroverts possess?
It's something else!
Packing their social calendar
Misunderstanding introvert tendencies
Hating silence
Being overly enthusiastic
Oversharing
Which of these things is the most meaningful to you?
Deep conversation
Independence
A quiet space
It's something else!
Time to process
Understanding friends
Which place do you enjoy going to alone?
It's something else!
Café
Cinema
Shopping mall
Library
Museum
Pick the activity you wouldn't mind doing with a friend!
It's something else!
Play musical instruments
Play board games
Paint
Volunteer
Watch a movie
Which movie about an introvert do you love watching?
Forrest Gump
It's something else!
Her
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Edward Scissorhands
Taxi Driver
Which gift would you be happy to receive?
"Welcome" mat
Laptop decal
It's something else!
Notebook
Phone case
T-shirt
7 Comments
Albert Einstein
You got: Abraham Lincoln!
You’re just like Abraham Lincoln, who may have been a living oxymoron; he was a politician who was introverted. However, his nights alone writing poems and gifts for communication allowed him to carry out his presidential duties.
I think Abraham Lincoln is a very special introvert.
Sir Isaac Newton
You got: Sir Isaac Newton!
You’re just like Isaac Newton, who loved to read books and write in them. He may forget about social engagements, but he also had an impeccable ability to concentrate, which may have helped him form his multiple discoveries.
You’re just like Isaac Newton, who loved to read books and write in them. He may forget about social engagements, but he also had an impeccable ability to concentrate, which may have helped him form his multiple discoveries.
You got: Charles Darwin!
You’re just like Charles Darwin, who enjoyed taking long walks across the woods alone. He also directly rejected invitations for dinner parties to avoid socializing. However, he did come up with the Theory of Evolution, so you may be on to something with being introverted.
Albert Einstien