It is only natural that as humans, we learn, unlearn and relearn as life continues. Everyday, we grow and because we do not want to repeat some certain mistakes, we must learn again to be that perfect person we want to be, making ourselves, families and the society at Large proud of who we are becoming.
As a person, I have practically lost count of the numerous things I have to learn and unlearn all for growth. Some are habits or a certain pattern of living. One of such habits I am currently unlearning is the ability to not speak up when I'm supposed to. My personality trait is that of an introvert mixed with an extrovert which makes me an ambivert but most times the introvert that I am, play the most role. Okay, so there was one time I attended a seminar like that and during the middle of the conversation a question was thrown to the audience. Everything in me knew what I was memorizing inside my head was absolutely correct but fear would not let me. I had to whisper the answer to my friend sitting close to me but the courage to stand up and speak was not forthcoming. I believe at this point the majority of the audience would have made use of their phones to know exactly what to say and that was when a gentle man from behind stood up and answered. And behold that was how this guy won himself a cash price of 50k for something I would have spoken up. Omo my friend was angry with me all through because if I had won that money, definitely she has her own cut.
If it was the first time something like this had happened it wouldn't have been a problem to me but it kept happening on different occasions. I honestly do not think it is normal anymore. Any strange place I go to for the first time without going with someone I'm fond of then it's either that occasion will end up as a boring one or I cancel that appointment. I think even as an introvert one should be able to speak up when necessary especially when it's something to benefit from and not shy away. This habit I am unlearning and I can clearly see changes.
Ever since I put on this way of life I have become bold and I can easily speak up no matter the number of audience present. During my 100 level first semester we were paired in groups and none of my group members would want to take up the role of leadership. I willingly volunteered to be one and earned my group a pass mark. You know presentation is much easier if everybody has something to say but in this case I presented our topic alone with just some little correction from the lecturer. This was when I knew that I am finally coming out of my shell and being the brave lady that I am.