To be successful you need to let other people know the real you. Not the person your friend wants you to be, or your mother, or even your boss. But sometimes it's hard to let people know. Or sometimes you are afraid to let them know. You want to why?? Because you don't know how they will react.
You must learn to conquer that fear. Here is the way: ask yourself some questions....(put yourself to the test). When you feel insecure about anything... Ask yourself these questions:
Why am I afraid??? (I'll bet you won't be able to come up with an answer).
What is the worst thing he/she can possible say or do???
So what??????! (unless it's your boss). ;)
Like my aunt Cynthia... she is possibly the best example for not caring what other people think.
Once I was at the grocery store with her, and she randomly started dancing and singing. She seemed to be having a great time. And you know what????? No one stared or said anything.
She was being herself, and a happy person at that.
