I have watched the answers to this question for several days and thought about it.
Each of us came into this world knowing how to do only a few things. Everything else is an acquired skill. If you can identify an area that you are lacking in, then there is room for improvement. As a youth, I had problems expressing myself, so an enlightened guidance counselor insisted that I take a debate class in addition to the class that his underling refused to let me take and my incoherent rage landed me in front of him when she finally gave up. Debate taught me the skills to express myself and led me to awards for public speaking that I proudly display.
Your situation is not unique. There are many resources in the library about sales and the ToastMasters organization comes to mind. Most of all, recognize and overcome whatever fear is stopping you from going up to complete strangers and making a total fool our of yourself. If you fail, what have you lost? Nothing, other than one person thinking that you are crazy. If you succeed, you have gained a friend that will support and help you. I think that it is worth the effort, provided that your self image comes from within.
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I have watched the answers to this question for several days and thought about it.
Each of us came into this world knowing how to do only a few things. Everything else is an acquired skill. If you can identify an area that you are lacking in, then there is room for improvement. As a youth, I had problems expressing myself, so an enlightened guidance counselor insisted that I take a debate class in addition to the class that his underling refused to let me take and my incoherent rage ...more
