Why being awkward makes you more likely to succeed

Psychologist Ty Tashiro, author of "Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially awkward and Why That's Awesome," explains why awkward people are more likely to demonstrate "striking talent."

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[humoodatoo]

YouTube is really good at making us feel good about ourselves

[kickliquid]

jokes on you, I'm socially awkward and I'm a dumbass across the board.

[shakir]

I feel like there's something I'm good at, I just haven't found it yet.

[teddybundy]

When i accidentally being weird to someone, i would remember it for the next 50 years and never wanna meet again.

[JaCeLyN]

but what if you're awkward and lazy asf?

[williamhoyt]

"Willing to work the hardest on the parts that you are the worst at"... uh except talking to people.

[BananaShake]

im awkward and im not good at anything

[heczrivz]

Wheres all my socially awkward people 😁👊✊️ power to US! Lol

[uvrhgly]

Let me save you 2 minutes of your life by summing it up.

The video is basically saying that if you're awkward, it's probably because you're really good at something, and that's good! It also means that you're more likely persevere and succeed because being awkward tends to come hand in hand with the ability to focus really well on what you're doing, DESPITE going through tough times.

[tier]

And that's why I'm top 500 in overwatch

[oldcowbb]

i'm awkward and have no talent at all

[stirmgq]

"being awkward makes you more likely to succeed"

*I'm doing everything right*

[Viktor]

Is there any relation between YouTube addiction and success ???

[danymanchster]

I bet everyone took this about themselves

[happypiano]

I'm antisocial that's why I comment on YouTube

[ryt]

idgf I hate being awkward and overly anxious.

[easyluckable]

The point is not you being awkward, is you work hard asf.

[indiawildfilms]

That explain why Am I awkward and unintelligent as well...Yeah right !!

[madameboss]

Now it's when the comments from antisocial people start appearing proudly reporting themselves

[nbie]

im shy and socially awkward and my social circle is really small. yet im not good at anything, i always end up being marginally average