As an undergraduate, I wasn’t the boldest or the most eloquent in class. However, I knew that I wanted to make a difference in the quality of studenship in the department. So there came the decision to run for one of the supporting leadership positions in the department’s students’ association.
When I indicated interest to run for Treasurer of the Department of English and Literary Studies Students’ Association, I was laughed off. My classmates and seniors described me as withdrawn and shy. I was pained at the low levels of confidence I received from my classmates. I thought they could see pass my quiet demeanour.
I didn’t let their disapproval stop me from pursuing my goal. I vied for the position, wrote and delivered a manifesto that sent the crowd to their feet with rounds of applause. I won the position.
It is okay to be reserved, quiet or even withdrawn but you have to step out of your comfort zone once in a while.
Like Master Shifu of The Kung-fu Panda says “If you do only what you can do, you will never be more than you are now”
Doshelles 
We can be all that we choose to be. Thanks Ngozi, for sharing your inspirational stories.
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Thank you for subscribing 🤗 and contributing Dear, Julia. We have all it takes to plow the soil.
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I once ran for Vice President in my department without really interacting with the members. I won, incredibly 😁
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The quiet ones are secretly awesome😊. Thank you for your contribution Gottfried.
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