SUCCESS and SHYNESS

I wonder if in this world,success is confined only to people who are extroverts? I think absolutely not. In fact, I think that most extroverted people are often at risk through being so unaware of what is really going on with the people around them.As a result if they are extrovert and egotistical, they will not be listening.Their ears are open to listening only if someone is praising them and feeding their ego. So, they may have a soft underbelly in terms of achievement, simply because their ability to acquire knowledge, especially about other people, is limited.I think overcoming shyness is somewhat easier to overcome than being extrovert with an inflated, and misguided, ego.

Shy people, on the other hand, may quietly take in an enormous amount from simple observation that is beyond the perception of an extrovert who is obsessed with their own ego. Ideally, of course, a successful person and leader should be capable of being extrovert or introvert, depending on the circumstances and the need of the moment. A powerful extrovert who knows when to listen and when to delegate, and how to learn from the quieter people around him, is best geared to be a success in whatever he chooses. Throw in some modesty, and there you could have a great person who needs to prove nothing, because he will naturally attract and generate success.

A shy person can still be a big success in their chosen field, though, and may easily outstrip the extrovert in some.

One thing that I have learnt from my experiences is those who observe and listen more and talk less, can gain a position of strength. This means that even a genuinely shy person, the type who blushes easily and is reluctant to talk in company, especially new company, can become a strong person, in just about anything they choose.

I remember a quote," knowledge is power", and a shy introvert is in a better position to acquire knowledge than an extrovert.

What does it take, then for a very shy person to be that successful person they always wanted to be. They may only need one more ingredient to push them on their way. They need to dare themselves to take the leap; and when they do, they will probably find all the knowledge they have acquired over the years, will come to the fore and help them on their way to the top in their chosen field.