what challenges have you overcome?

Oh me and you both. I used to be so shy, still am in a way, but my dad pushed me to do stuff he was to shy to do. Then I became a promoted of a band, something I did not want to do but it became easy, so yes I overcame shyness. Another problem is being a woman and running a company in a man`s world. I can say some men do not take orders from woman, at all! Even when I fired them, that was when I did have to have a man step in and tell them I am serious and to go, or go to jail. I am so glad I don`t run that business anymore, roofing company. I have only had one employee buck my authority as a landlady and several tenants. Maybe that is why the new business, sunshine`s homestead creations, has more woman clients, less hassle for me.

I overcame a gambling addition. I didn't do it alone. I think that God helped me a lot.

I used to be very shy to and still am around people that I do not know.

I used to be very shy and introvert, now I easily talk to people.

My biggest challenge would be rejection, the fear that nobody will like my work.

shyness. Although I can be still shy. I wish I could say fear of dogs. But I can't seem to overcome that. One physical challenge I have overcome is balance issues. I have mild celebral palsy.

I am shy as well. I think that I've overcome some of my shyness over the years. I was able to overcome my fear of elevators just a bit. I mean, I am still not a big fan of them, but many years ago I had to work for a company wherein I was sometimes on an elevator alone. I was able to overcome the fear just a bit because of that. I still think escalators are going to tear my pants in two when I go to step off of them though.

I am always working on my shyness. But I have come to realize that it is a big part of who I am, and I am alright with that. What I do have to work at is not letting people take advantage of me. I can be a door mat very easily because I'm not ready to speak my mind and stand up for myself. I hate that about myself, but I'm a work in progress.

As a runner there are so many things that trying to stop you and just lay down on the road and let the ambulance get you. Like when all of your strength are gone and only your spirit is not giving; your surrounding is turning around and only your feet is moving; when you have nothing left but the determination, I have those challenges in my life like in marathon... and I conquer.

Same here. I'm too shy in a crowded place. I remember when I was in high school, I am doing my report though I memorize them because I am afraid of standing in front of people I end up reading my report.

standing for my right and telling my boss he abusing my kindness.

What does PTIO stand for? Thats good you overcame shyness. I was a bit bashful but not shy when very young. I overcame my crippling depression. Now I am just major depressed not crippled from it, have learned to take action.

I overcome stupidity and letting people take advantage of me.

I was also very shy, but after much exposure .. I found myself changing.

That's wonderful that you went on to achieve so much. I used to be so shy I couldn't order for myself at a restaurant. I was too terrified to speak around people. Thankfully, that fear is gone.

I have yet to work on my bluntness and shyness. I have anxiety issues some of the time.

I think I am getting shyer as the years go by.

That's nice. Well, I have become quite straight forward nowadays. I was not earlier. That is a huge achievement.

I lacked confidence in my younger days and that made me tell my son that each one is unique and endowed with talents. Over time, I found success in my career and that reinforced belief in me - siva

Well, just like you I have learned to overcome my shyness. I used to be a shy-type of person when I was still in high school.