The Introvert and the Motorcycle

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The Introvert and the Motorcycle
In a world where
everything all at once
is never extremely loud enough,
what does a motorcycle mean to an
introvert?
A question …

… 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 ...

… 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.

… and they lived happily ever after.

And here is the reason why ...

What an introvert is NOT

Antisocial Personality Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depression
Anger
Shyness
What an introvert is NOT

A person who draws energy from within.
What an introvert IS

Think – a LOT – before sharing.
An introvert's trademark

A person who draws energy from the
external world.
What an extrovert IS

Thrive on popularity.
An extrovert's trademark

Reckless
Unreliable
Overbearing
Introverts can mistakenly find extroverts

Uptight
Arrogant
Lazy
Extroverts can mistakenly find introverts

Introversion is
The other side of
a coin called
'Normal'.

Introverts in world population
30% - 50%

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Carl Jung
Katharine Cook Briggs
Isabel Briggs Myers
Introversion-Extroversion Assessment

Ambivert
A person whose personality has a balance of
extrovert and introvert features.
Introversion-Extroversion is not absolute

Introversion – gaining position and understanding in literature

Introversion – gaining position and understanding in the workplace
Culture Environment Leadership

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

Exclusion 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

➢ 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

In a world where
everything all at once
is never extremely loud enough,
what does a motorcycle mean to an
introvert?
A question …

Motorcycles offer introverts
unlimited opportunities for
rewarding relationships with
one's self and others.
An answer …

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References, resources and contact

Go forth and be weird

The Introvert and the Motorcycle

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