(This isn't my post; I saved it from a blog I read and it's unfortunately been deleted now. It has given me a new perspective to things and I recommend you read it too)
Relentlessness: The new way to get what you want
March 7th, 2008
Posted by Kirk
Culture, Sex, Work and School
As children...
College is out and I'm running into increasing difficulty finding places where I can meet large number of new people, preferably in the 18-30 age group. I've gone to some parties and hobby groups but the people there tend to hang around their own cliques. I rarely go to bars and clubs and I...
When I was a teenager, I was quite shy and never had many friends. Now in college, I've discovered myself more and I actually enjoy socializing with people. Although I occasionally relapse into temporary shyness, I pretty much don't fear talking with new people anymore.
However, I find it...
Let's assume you've discovered that you've got social anxiety and you're quite determined to overcome major obstacles to conquer it. You bring yourself to interact with people in a social setting on a regular basis, deal with rejection, find opportunities to polish your social skills, etc...
First, I'll say that I'm currently making some progress treating my own social anxiety.. I've been routinely trying to put myself outside of my comfort zone and in social situations for a couple of months.. however, there is this new problem that seems to be looming...
To get down to the...