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  1. Susan
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    I was teaching college for about ten years when I volunteered to be faculty advisor to a student business fraternity. This involved interacting with students on weekends and at night and could get intense. After one such meeting I made a comment about being very introverted and none of my students believed me. After reading Quiet I learned it is possible to be an extreme introvert and still be outgoing when the situation demands it.

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    1. jaimesamms
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      I totally get that, Susan. I can be outgoing when the situation calls for it, but I definitely need my me time to recharge!

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  2. Jennifer
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    Mine is just a life lesson that I have to remind myself about all the time – be kind to yourself. It is easy to be accepting and supportive of other people, but not so easy to stop the negative voice in my head.
    jlshannon74 at gmail.com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      I hear that, Jennifer! I think it’s something we can all benefit from remembering.

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  3. susana
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    Mine has to do with the animal shelter where I volunteer. After spending sometime there, I realised I was going to face really ugly situations which would break my heart, once and again (finding dogs dead in the kennels, or abandoned dogs in terrible situations…). I had to make a big effort and try to be strong to continue volunteering, and now, five years later, I have learnt to take the bad things as they come, and focus on the rewarding moments (and there are a lot of those as well…)
    susanaperez7140(at)Gmail(dot)com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      Susana, it takes such a strong person to do what you do. My own pets have all been rescues in one way or another, and I am constantly in awe of the people who donate all that time and love to animals they ultimately pass on to others. Thank you for that. HUGS

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  4. Didi
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    When I was a marketing with an electronic company, the team brain-stormed for the brand’s promo plan and even so once all’s on the way there’s bound to be one two details that popped into my head or caught my attentions on what could’ve been done better. Considering those were a team work result, it was a bit frustrating to find and I often ended up scrambling to “fix” the problem.

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    1. jaimesamms
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      It shows your commitment to getting it right, though, and that can be a rare thing.

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  5. H.B.
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    Thanks for sharing that. I think things we necessarily think matter actually always matters. It’s interesting what we learn and what we discover when we think about it.
    humhumbum AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      Very true

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  6. 16forward
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    I love series in which multiple characters appear several times. You get to know them on a deeper level and follow them as they grow and mature.

    I’m looking forward to reading this! Bluewater Bay is a place I’d really love to live.

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    1. jaimesamms
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      That’s one of the reasons I love writing in this universe.

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  7. Trix
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    Honestly, the first thought I had was “Put your butter out to soften before you start baking.” It makes the whole process much easier!

    vitajex(At)Aol(Dot)com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve had to put my baking on hold for exactly that reason. I just don’t do it often enough to remember from one time to the next!

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  8. Toni
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    Thanks for the great post! violet817(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      Thanks for stopping by, Toni

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  9. Ami
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    Little thing about me — that I can be pretty much friendly and talkative when at heart I’m a true introvert that feels fine saying nothing at all and just be with myself. Congratulations on your book release, Jaime

    amie_07(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      I hear that. I’m pleased to hang out with friends, but I’m equally happy to be on my own and quiet. In fact, I need that alone time to recharge.

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  10. lisa
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    My “little” thing was that after 18 months my kid would only cry for less than 30 minutes if I quit getting up in the middle of the night. Finally. I truly wish I’d figured that out earlier.
    legacylandlisa at gmail dot com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      I think the universe intended for you to figure it out as soon as you and your baby were ready for that step. Though I do understand. I had one who was a star at cat naps, no matter the time of day or night. it’s exhausting.

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  11. Purple Reader
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    Congrats, Jaime, and I enjoyed your list, and others’ comments. In business, as well as life, I keep telling myself to “trust the process.” For example, I’d be leading a process improvement team, and we’d be frustrated at the lack of progress and not knowing the solution right away. But by going though the process, we eventually ended up with some great work. Applies to so much today, where things are getting so negative. It requires a bit of optimism about the good in people, and doesn’t take away that bad things will happen; but it lends a big picture, long-term perspective that things will eventually get better, which can help you endure the hard times. – Purple Reader,
    TheWrote [at] aol [dot] com

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    1. jaimesamms
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      I agree. You have to keep moving forward, and trying to keep the positive in sight. and in your heart.

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