“Moderation? It’s mediocrity, fear, and confusion in disguise. It’s the devil’s dilemma. It’s neither doing nor not doing. It’s the wobbling compromise that makes no one happy. Moderation is for the bland, the apologetic, for the fence sitters of the world afraid to take a stand. It’s for those afraid to laugh or cry, for those afraid to live or die. Moderation..is luke-warm tea…the devil’s brew.”
How to put myself out there
How I did it: I got part-time jobs and worked. Someone who can't put themselves out there would have a hard time working with the general public. The word "unimaginable" comes to mind. Each shy individuals journey is different but I think one thing everyone has to remember is that you are relevant and have something to offer.
So then I went back to school. I went to classes everyday. I was able to concentrate on my work, I cared about my work. If I did not like the way I looked a particular morning I would think about not going. In the beginning, I wouldn't go. Then I started asking myself why I should not go. Was it logical not to go? No. So I started going on those inbetween days, and would end up sometimes having a fun and productive day anyways. I also realized that all those times when I did not feel "good enough" and stayed home from school, or whatever, that I was missing out on alot of awesome days, and people. And you know what? those people were missing out on me! Is someone missing out on you? Put youself out there!
Lessons & tips:
- It takes awhile
- You will learn about yourself + plus the world you live in. You will also realize that you are an important part of the world you live in!
- You always have something to offer
- People are more kind and patient then you think
- You will learn from the people you meet and the places you go
- There are no negative sides to putting yourself out there, except maybe that you will become busier and people will expect more of you
- It's fun.
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I have REALLY done this the past two years! there is room for improvement though and I should keep up the good work
actually, you know what, I have officially accomplished this goal
From asking people out to getting jobs I never thought I would be able to do. I did it!
I “put myself out there” on Friday & had practically miraculous results. I sent my resume to 3 different companies & heard back within the hour from each one! I have 3 interviews on Monday! Insane.
I’ve been doing this, the people get better i find as your push past their crap personalities and let them think their hotshit.
i don’t even like people i come in contact with when i do this, i dont want to put myself fucking anywhere
progress has been good, i went and got my hair cut, by a person who actually cuts hair and now i feel better
I seem to be not succeeding at the moment in this. My self confidence was so shot and i felt like being someone else so bad that i didn’t get out of bed today. I infact i got in the shower, got dressed looked in the mirror and then got right back into bed. Mabey i just forgot about this one. Mabey i should right it down and put it by my bed.


