Quote Originally Posted by Von Milash View Post
Is it possible to either "fake" extroversion, or change your personality from introversion to extroversion? And if so, how do you do it?

I ask because I'm naturally a bit quiet, even a little introverted. It takes a while to get to know me. Thing is, I'm considering working as a financial/investment advisor (was basically offered a job at TD Waterhouse Securities) but the thing is, I'd have to go out and bring in clients (and their financial assets.) ie, I'd have to find my own clientele, $6 million worth to meet my 1st year quota.

I honestly can't see how someone like me, who is NOT a natural salesman or wheeler and dealer, can go out and bother people to be their financial advisor. It would be great if people came to me, but that aint gonna happen. I'd be making cold calls, stopping in to businesses and asking to speak to owners, etc, and honestly, that just aint me.

But can I MAKE it me?
I think you can force yourself to do it, and over time become more comfortable with it, but I doubt you'll be able to truly change your personality (I could be wrong).

Because of my anxiety/OCD issues, my doctor often advises me to put myself in social situations which make me uncomfortable. Nothing extreme, but he'll suggest that I sit in the front of the class (which makes me very uncomfortable), or to sit far away from the door etc., or to go high up in a building just to demonstrate to myself that no harm will come from it and to make me more comfortable in those situations. It's a slow process, but I've noticed a small amout of progress.

So, over time you'll get used to it, but I don't know if you'll ever like it. That's my opinion anyways, I'm certainly not saying it is concrete, that's just how it has worked for me.