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Just because somebody is an extrovert doesn't mean that they will be successful. Regardless of your personality you need to produce good work and get recognitio
by CyberFonic 9y ago
Just because somebody is an extrovert doesn't mean that they will be successful. Regardless of your personality you need to produce good work and get recognition for it. Extroverts simply seem to be better at blowing their own horn. But if they don't produce they will be quickly found out.
In my experience you have a great deal to gain from join a local Toastmasters chapter. Not only will they help you overcome your social anxiety, but you will also gain skills to become a more effective communicator.
- fromtheshadows 9y agoI never meant to imply extroversion == success. I was just saying how, from what I've experienced, most people doing extraverted activities tend to be successful. Toastmasters sounds like a great idea! I am, however, 99% sure that I don't suffer from any sort of social anxiety. You can read my other comment on this. To add to it, I have no trouble talking to new people; I'm just not a huge fan of it due to my inherent introversion.
- cookiecaper 9y agoIf you don't think there's a major underlying issue, Toastmasters is perfect. You just need to get used to meeting people and practice breaking the ice and you should have no problem. Do everything you can to get experience with this until you feel 0 reticence. You don't necessarily have to start inviting random people to lunch, but being able to break the ice and being comfortable around new people is important. Other people are feeling that anxiety too and it's stopping them from getting out what they want. Practice until you become so good you can put the room at ease and make it easy for others to get out what they want to contribute and your skills will be highly valued.