I came across a podcast the other day that (among other things) mentioned that everyone is unique and has an interesting story to tell, even if we don’t think so. This really struck me because I’ve had lots of trouble engaging on Twitter and Facebook because I don’t think anyone cares what I have to say or what I think, especially people who don’t know me at all. 

I want to be social – I want to interact and have conversations with folks and meet new people and all that good stuff, but my inner belief that no one cares what I have to say is a real problem. 

I’ve slowly been overcoming my shyness (I’ll call it that) by committing to blog every day and to send at least one tweet every day, even if it’s only a retweet. I’m also trying to be more social with my friends on Facebook by leaving comments when I feel like it or posting something interesting for people to look at. 

I know lots of people will find this kind of thing odd. I’ve learned over the years that shyness is often mistaken for arrogance or apathy. Believe me, it’s anything but that. I can think of a million times when I’ve wanted to start or maintain a conversation, but for the life of me cannot think of a thing to say. In analyzing why this keeps happening, I believe (for me) it boils down to my mentality that I don’t have anything to say that people want to hear. 

If I’m going to succeed with Riker Media and in life in general, I’ll have to overcome my shyness. I’m proud to say I’m taking it one day at a time and I’m making progress and that each little victory gives me more confidence to continue on.