See, I’m particularly shy and an introvert, how did you get the courage to ask people for interviews?

Monday, February 6, 2012

Anonymous asked: See, I'm particularly shy and an introvert, how did you get the courage to ask people for interviews?

First, I’d say to accept that some people are going to say “no.” It sucks, but if you go into it knowing that, it’ll sting less when it does happen. I had a few people turn me down - one by saying he’d prefer not to be a part of a project he wouldn’t show his children (not that my interviews are particularly raunchy but okay). It sucks. It hurts. It’s embarrassing. But in the end, you did all you could and it’s up to them. If they don’t want to be part of your interviews, then you don’t need ‘em.

I’m not sure if I’m being at all helpful here because I humiliate myself all the time and just kind of expect it, so when it doesn’t happen I’m thrilled. More people than not will say yes and you don’t lose anything by asking!