To The Introverts Out There: You Can’t Do It All On Your Own
If only.

You’re reading words written by an introvert.
Being introverted doesn’t mean you hate people, and it doesn’t mean you’re shy, either. It just means you need copious amounts of time to yourself to recharge.
The problem is that sometimes us introverts get so comfortable being lonely that we don’t exactly hang out with people much anymore.
Take me for example.
I’ve worked from home for the past two years. I kid you not I haven’t made made many new friends in real life since 2015. Truth.
Since I spend the majority of my time on the internet, I‘ve met a TON of people online, but it wasn’t always that way.
When I first started blogging I never reached out to anyone for collaborations on guest posts. I didn’t realize that blogging isn’t the sort of thing that works best in a vacuum.
You Don’t Know Everything
As a 24-year-old I couldn’t possibly give you solid resume advice or how to nail an interview better than a recruiter or career expert.
That’s why I need the help of professionals like Jason Barber or Semira Amiralai to fill you in.
Look, the only thing I could legitimately give you advice on is writing, blogging, and building an audience on the internet.
Some of my skills can translate into other crafts, but if you want me to be honest there’s a blind spot the size of Mars in my personal know-how.
It wouldn’t be right to you, my audience, if I tried to go it alone and write about job interviews when I may not have the knowledge that others do.
Purposefully Put Yourself In Awkward Situations
For the last couple months I’ve been working on two different full-size Magazines for this audience.
It’s forced me to step way outside my comfort zone and enlist the help of other fantastic people along the way to bring YOU the best content I can.
After fighting through that “Oh God, kill me now” feeling I get before hopping on the phone with a complete stranger, I find that connecting with other people is so freakin’ awesome.
I literally glow whenever I hang up the phone because I get so excited about making new connections AND giving you guys more awesome insights.
It’s only then that I realize most introverts might be too scared to do any of that.
You Can Beat It
Let me tell you a little something.
Being shy, awkward, nervous, etc. can be outgrown. I’m serious! I’m still outgrowing it now, but I’ve gotten a lot better just by getting out of my comfort zone.
It’s baby steps, guys.
One phone call might seem so nerve-racking for so many people, but you wouldn’t believe the doors that it can open.
So, to all the introverts out there, you can’t go it alone if you want to succeed. At one point or another we have to climb out of our shell and face the world.
Just know that you can outgrow shyness and nervousness. I know I did.
If you need any help with that, or have felt that way before, feel free to leave a comment below. I’d be more than happy to speak (and bond) with you about our shared experiences!
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