the introvert and the motorcycle

The Introvert and the Motorcycle - Griff Allen - AMA VMD 2016 1

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 …



… 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 BriggsIsabel 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




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




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



In a world whereeverything 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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Go forth and be weird

the introvert and the motorcycle

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