We face various challenges in life, all of us. Facing challenges and conquering them is what defines our success in the long run.
One of the biggest challenges I've ever faced throughout my life is the ability to talk to people I don't know. I've been an introvert for most of my life, 20 years of it to be precise. I was the one kid you would spot in the corner of a classroom who wouldn't interact with anyone, who'd just study and go back home.
For a large part of my life, I liked the convenience that came along with not having to interact with anyone, the comfort of being on my own for the most part.
Late during my graduation, did I realize I was missing out on a lot of experiences in my life. I was losing out on both, fun and educational exposure which compelled me to rethink how I've been all my life, and it helped me take a step out of my little comfort zone, I had created over the years.
To break the walls, I started putting myself into situations I couldn't fathom, I started being the person who would take up the onus to interact with people. I started participating in events where I feared embarrassment otherwise, but was assured of crucial learnings and unforgettable memories. I went on from being the guy making the project to the guy presenting it as well and soon after that, I participated in my first MUN.
And now that I am pursuing MBA, I can feel how I've grown over the last two years. I am not an extrovert by any means, not yet, but I know I am not afraid of being the single person talking to a room full of people smarter than me, because at the end of the day, we're constantly learning and that's how we grow.