We share the same concept. Optimism. I believe that we can do anything if we have optimism. I used to be a shy-type person with low-self steem, and a loner. When I started gaining online friends, it helped me built my confidence and started attending meetups and conferences. I realized that it's fun to socialize and stop minding what other people say. The only thing that's blocking me for doing what I want when I was a loner was myself. I kept thinking, "what if they don't like my shirt", "what if they see my mosquito bites". so many what ifs. Good thing I learned to be optimistic before I hit my twenties. Because if not, I won't be able to do what I always wanted to do which is to tell stories that I'm passionate about and travel and learn more about other culture. Being optimistic plays a big role in who or what I am today. Thank you for this article. You motivate me to share my life experiences here. Maybe on my next post. =)