My Life Being an Introvert
In the realm of the corporate world, people always appreciate and praise the extrovert qualities of individuals who are good at public speaking and communication skills which ultimately make them a significant asset to serve for the job. They have all those skills and qualities which are expected in today’s professional world. On the other hand, there are some people whose talent and potential are ignored and overshadowed by people. Because of their taciturn and reserved nature, they are often misunderstood. Many people label them with the tag of a loser.
Being an introvert in the loudest world is not very easy. If you are an introvert like me who is searching for content that will encourage and motivate you to find your true potential, this blog is especially for you. I am one of those introverts who used to think that my introverted personality would impede me from becoming successful and I would not get any job because I don’t have all the skills needed to earn a job.
After exploring the internet about introverts who are successful, I was astonished to know that all the Prominent names like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, J.K Rowling, and Susan Cain are all introverts. They have inspired many people through their remarkable success and innovation and have left an indelible mark on the world. For them being an introvert was not a weakness, but it was their strength that helped them to become a good leader. The ability to listen to the opinions of others is a hallmark of a good leader. Introverts have the tendency to listen and observe and they are always attentive, and undoubtedly these skills transform them into good leaders. I am not starting a war between extroverts and introverts. Extroverts are always good at speaking and communicating, however, introverts are the ones who are often ignored.
Introverts often like to spend their time alone and to live in solitude, they tend to recharge their energy in a quiet environment where they love to spend time alone. To be frank I am also an introvert. Currently, I am in my first year of law school. As I walked into my law school I was very nervous and anxious, and I thought “Would I be able to survive in the school as a shy and quiet person”? To be honest I am a person who is socially very awkward and I am not good at interacting with people. Engaging in small talk is quite daunting for me . But my classmates genuinely believe me. And I am fortunate to have those real friends with whom I have to spend my five years of journey, they have accepted me the way I am.
My parents have also supported me. My Mom says that she will always support me no matter how hard life becomes, she will always be with me like a shadow. My parents are the ones who have identified my hidden potential. They have encouraged me to embrace my true potential and have always rooted for me. They motivated me to constantly seek new opportunities so that I could expand my knowledge in my legal career, and I did so.
My school organizes various competitions to provide a platform where students can learn and master their legal skills, and I have participated in those competitions to develop new skills that would be lucrative for my legal career. Recently the women’s rights and children’s rights cell organized a PPT and a conference meeting in which I had participated. At the time of the conference, I was extremely anxious and nervous, shaking and stuttering. I grappled with extreme public speaking anxiety, and that is the reason why I chose to participate in the conference to surmount my public speaking anxiety. That day was terrible for me. I cried at home because my conference didn’t go well.
My mom said, “It is completely fine, you will get many opportunities, the one thing I appreciate about you is your courage to take the opportunity as a challenge which you took with great optimism”. These words said by my mom have driven my motivation and helped me to cultivate a mindset for personal development. My mom said that success is not easy, it requires persistent hard work and unwavering commitment to strive in a particular field. And she was also concerned about my anxiety so she encouraged me that practice is the main tool to overcome my weakness. She motivated me that I should practice a lot in the areas where I am weak like in public speaking, she guided me to watch podcasts and every stuff related to public speaking.
My dad has also played a significant role in shaping my personality. He always introduces me to current affairs and the new legislation that is taking place, and he keeps me updated with all the topics pertinent to legal aspects, which ultimately made me develop a sheer interest in law and the legal field.
Nevertheless, being an introvert is not a weak trait, but it is a superpower through which we can thrive and create a meaningful impact in society. As said by the well-known author Susan Cain introversion is not something that can be cured, we have to accept our personality and we should embrace the good qualities of being an introvert which will help to create a positive impact in our lives.
The biggest mistake an introvert would make is to become an extrovert and the biggest mistake the extrovert would make is to be an introvert. ‘Be who you are and find your purpose’, a powerful line said by Jay Shetty to encourage many introverts to find their true potential and embrace their good qualities of being an introvert. As an avid learner, I am determined to seek new opportunities so that I can expand my knowledge and master my legal skills The Guidance and Support of my parents are paramount for me which would help me embrace my real strength.
I hope my blog has been encouraging for you and will help you find your true potential.
Thanks for Reading :))
