I wanted to be the first one to volunteer

By Joy
Nairobi, Kenya
October 28, 2022 2:35am CST
We always have a great multitude in every conference, seminar, school, and weekend challenges, name them. I am in the crowd then they request someone to volunteer to work on something urgent. In My heart, I was always willing to be the first to raise my hand, and take the first step. But then fear kept me waiting. Then the first person shows up and I am motivated to follow. Did you hear that push from within like I did and then found yourself mark-timing?
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@arunima25 (85498)
• Bangalore, India
28 Oct 22
Most of us have that fear and inhibition to be the first one. It's not easy, we really have to give a push to ourselves. Glad that you were motivated.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Oct 22
You can say that again, should I give you a Microphone to amplify the voice
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@arunima25 (85498)
• Bangalore, India
28 Oct 22
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• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Oct 22
@arunima25 cheers
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
28 Oct 22
I have no problem of being the first to raise my hand.
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@arunima25 (85498)
• Bangalore, India
28 Oct 22
@MALUSE Thanks for the tips. They really work. I have tried it. I was shy till High school but then there was a huge noticeable transformation in me. Today I conduct workshops and I am confident in front of the crowd in hundreds. I am often complimented for my interactive and engaging workshops and talks
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• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Oct 22
Wow! I am happy for you.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
28 Oct 22
@arunima25 Have you really done this and imagined people who frightened you in their underpants? We should write a self-help book! If this piece of advice helps an Asian and a European, it must be of value for all inhibited people worldwide!
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@jstory07 (134529)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 Oct 22
That is exactly how I fell.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Oct 22
In my heart, I was always the first yet in the real sense, I was waiting for another person to show up first. .