Why being awkward makes you more likely to succeed 

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

but what if you're awkward and lazy asf?

RU-vid is really good at making us feel good about ourselves

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

I am mastering the art of Netflix

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

im awkward and im not good at anything

i'm awkward and have no talent at all

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

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

I'm antisocial that's why I comment on RU-vid

idgf I hate being awkward and overly anxious.

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

"being awkward makes you more likely to succeed" *I'm doing everything right*

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

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

is that Rami Malek in the thumbnail

I like this guy. Have him on more.

Is there any relation between RU-vid addiction and success ???

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.

I can relate to this, I'm socially awkward yet I've managed to setup a successful human trafficking ring with a global presence.

I bet everyone took this about themselves

too bad i suck at everything.

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

Don't lie to these people

*is respecting women a skill*

Focus is more important than intelligence

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

i'm socially award AF but i'm not focusing on anything wtf is wrong with me?

What you're describing is Aspergers.

I have this phenomenon where I have a imaginary life...like a alternate possibility of my life and have stories and journey of it in my mind. This has nothing to do with reality, but the problem is I think more about this life than reality which I actually am living in, Has this ever happened to anybody? Likr this is the first time this has come out of my mind to something physical....I have never talked anyone about this infact this is first time i am expressing it through something...

You're making it sound as though every shy, awkward, socially anxious person is some kind of hidden genius savant. They are not. Very few are. Likewise, excelling in one topic does not make you socially inept.

I'm going to be the most successful human being

I'm moderately socially awkward and I love history, computers and a few other things but I absolutely hate some other subjects. I also feel that I get over things very quickly whether someone close to me dies or I lose something that I worked hard to get or achieve. I know that might seem cold but after a while I stop thinking about it and I block it out and get on with my life.

This is totally me.. at least the intense focus and obsession. I was always kind of awkward and things only got worse when I switched to online school to devote more time to the things I love. I "master" everything I am passionate about and am obsessed with it to the point where I will become nothing but the best. I stopped being socially awkward when I made that obsession being good at networking and being socially adept but the main thing is that whether it is school, a sport, fitness, even a video game, if I love it I am damn good at it.

YES! Me! One of my skills is making videos that make myself appear that I'm not as awkward as I really am. Haha. The power of editing and saying the same sentence multiple times in a row until I don't sound ridiculous.

Everyone's awkward, honestly.

most people who are awkward usually have a striking talent. that doesnt mean being awkward will make you more likely to be successful. the causality in the title is flawed.

Sounds like me. I dont trust humans and am very awkward in groups, but very profound in a 1 on 1 situation. I am a genius in a few categories but a moron in others. I dont like the schooling system not because it sets standards, yet that it is more of a belief that is being imposed on the masses. If it focused on each individuals personal traits it would make more sense than wasting 12 years of our lives to end up with no direct focus. It seems social skills would be something that would give students a fighting chance, yet society doesnt put much behind fields of psychology or say drama class, etc. Its more likely that they dont want us to have a fair chance because its a threat to their chance to excel. So mental dissorders such as extreme narcissistic behavior is awarded in this dog eat dog world.

This would actually be comforting if my crippling anxiety didn't keep me from leaving the house. Like at all.

I'm awkward AF at school but I scrape by. (I fucking die if I'm the only guy at my table) ;-;

nice way to sugar-coat the truth which is awkwardness makes those around you uncomfortable and can be very detrimental to your success...I highly doubt this guy is socially awkward at all. Don't settle for being awkward and fine with it, you have the determination to better yourself

Lots of awkward professional trolls on this board. We need some good trolling innovation. Kek.

bullies made me awkward by making me feel worse about my passions. once they sensed the awkward they got even worse and had too much 'fun' to let me overcome it. so awkward adulthood filled with cripple anxiety, at least im slowly allowing my passions to settle in without subconscious stress. but darn it'd be so nice to be good at something :)

How does this differ from Asperger's or ASD? It sounds like it with social difficulty and skill/interest in specific area.

lol I'm socially awkward AND I have no talents

Went to an engineering school. Every awkward guy I know majored in cs and eventually became software engineers, including my hubby. That's why they're so successful 😭😆

I think most people need to stop being judgemental we are all humans we all have our vices and our flaws,have a Good day everyone.

I hated myself for the longest time because people would make fun of me for being socially awkward. This video gives me true hope.

Personally, I feel that being socially awkward also means having more free time alone, which means more time to study and focus on a particular/passionate solo activity and *because* we lack the social life to distract us--it eventually leads to success, probably. In that regard, it's good to be "socially awkward." I've already come to terms with my personality traits being the socially awkward introvert that I am--now when the success thing kicks in....

I fit this category...

very true..usually people that aren't socially awkward tends to stay somewhere in the middle, the successful are always the weird ones

This really does apply to me. When it comes to social interaction, I suck. However, I excel in art and writing; I can draw and write for hours on end without getting tired.

Ffs dude.. like 2 days ago I was at my new job, I work there rn for like 1 month and the other day I was at the cafeteria and this girl (my colleague) was there too, we were alone, and I was like: how should I introduce myself? Btw, I have social anxiety and I’m awkward like all the time.. so my opening line to her was this: “ How hot is this coffee huh?!!! 😬 😅😭

This might be a bit misleading. All of this is *his own opinion* and when he says "psychologists say xyz" he means he says that, and people who think like him. Psychology is not black and white like other science, there is a lot of division within the field. The majority of psychologists would disagree with his conclusions and explanations.

Success here I come.

It sounds like you're speaking about Aspergers Syndrome.

Mark Zuckerberg. Elon musk, Bill Gates etc. would be considered socially awkward but there still genius

Welp...you just described my life on the Autism Spectrum....Thank you. Also This video is all about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

lets be real. we suck. we live on youtube comments we will never be youtube creator.

I am awkward because I'm human

This is aspergers... Not awkwardness.

Aren't you talking about autism instead of social awkwardness?

I've had social anxiety pretty much my whole life, and it got really bad when I was in highschool. I'm 20 years old now but it still controls my life more than I want it to. I'm also a music producer and I feel like this video has a valid point, I work extremely hard at my craft and even when I started producing people said my music was no that good, but I always wanted to keep improving until I make it as a big time producer. Not saying that you have to be "Awkward" to work hard, but this guy does have a point about the persistence that we have. I've been selling beats to artists now and looking to make some noise at the beat making contest held in Toronto. hope you guys hear my music on the radio some day lol ✌

I hate going out into the public, I need help

This guy just described aspergers syndrome.

Iam socially awkward and have ADHD.

Im awkward and i spend all my free time playing guitar, it's actually a productive obsession

this video make me feel wonderfull.

I'm socially awkward as fuck!! YES!!!!! 💪💪💪💪

Let's be honest most people clicked on this because of Mr Robot

OK

I think so awkward can just be a personality trait

I’m good at drawing and learning things about the body and I’m super obsessed with the MCU! I can also lucid dream which is pretty nice considering it’s like having a double life but one you can control completely

In my opinion, interpersonal skills come from experience. No one is born as a good communicator and everyone would be socially awkward if they never met another human. I think the reason there is a correlation between social awkwardness and being very talented in a niche area is due to sacrificing time with other people vs spending time on a area of interest especially if that area doesn't require communication.

im socially awkward but i know if i just focus on practicing social skills, i will succeed in socializing. Can somebody give me some tips on how to deliberate practicing social skills?

What about people who have anxiety?

he just described what I am going through, I had my first date ever with a girl.. I never saw her.. never met her before the day I dated her.. we just texted through the phone.. and I felt like I ruined everything on the day I met her.. I made it extremely awkward and antisocial.. I felt really bad and sad after that cuz I wasn't able to meet her expectations.. I don't like being with people a lot or to have mini chats.. but when it comes to the things I am nerd at.. I am full of it.. I am trying to study myself really hard.. this guy was true about what he said despite one thing.. we should mind the fact that this causes many awkward people to have depression or not believe in themselves as they are taught to perceive that there is something wrong in them.. "anxiety can lead to depression" I wasn't this much socially awkward when I was 15 or 16.. I was the opposite of that cuz I was always interesting to everyone.. most of the time depression is not a disorder!! its a condition.. yes its hard to change.. most of the psychological therapists "at least of those that ik" are ignorant and stupid.. and they just cause people with depression to be more depressed as they believe that that's who they are!! most people don't understand that "fun and life is subjective!!"

i just found out that a super sexy coworker of mine that i really like has told my friend coworker that im creepy, awkward, and wierd. ouch. this video made me feel kinda good because i do relate to the qualities he has mentioned. The guitar always brings my confidence back and i know im skilled.

This man tells the truth. I've been awkward since my sophomore year of hs and he made me realize that from that time to now everything that I've ever been interested in I've obsessed over it and spent a long time trying to master whatever it was. From video games to now bodybuilding. I put in the long "boring" hours to try to perfect it.

I love how happy this guy looks

thank you for telling me, about myself :)

Socially awkward people are mostly introverts. It's because of thinking prowess. And you maybe right...socially awkward is being not exposed to social situations since birth. Even if I'm introvert, I'm taking responsibility and working out by keeping in touch through communications and learning to start conversation as well. One thing, introverts may speak few in personal but talks a lot in Facebook chats. People still get our point as long as it is crystal clear.

social anxiety and social awkwardness is different. social awkwardness can leave you feeling socially anxious, but not everyone who is awkward has anxiety. some people are awkward and embrace their awkwardness, not caring what others think of their awkwardness. social anxiety is a mental disorder because it's only your mind convincing you of this (and maybe douchebag friends/family). you can overcome anxiety, but you can't necessarily overcome awkwardness

Im socially awkward but not smart at anything

yeah this is literally just about Aspergers

why is he talking about autists?

This is somewhat right. Many geniuses tend to be socially awkward or people with special natural talents and interests; however, not everyone who is socially awkward are geniuses because they found some other topic or talent that doesn't create genius such as playing video games where very few people can actually make loads of money off that. Someone like me (Interested in videography, and hardware) does create success and so happened to be socially awkward. Had my first job at 16 in film.

Being awkward just means that you have not had enough experience with social interactions. Our brains then tell us we're "bad" at socializing, so we avoid it even more, and instead put that energy into building other skills. We then think we have to get good at the other skill/skills to compensate for our social inadequacies, when we could've solved it all along by focusing on building our social skills.

LOL yeah I'm awkward and I have autism spectera disorder I think and I focus on the music a lot trying to get where I want to be LOL and I got lots of Connections in the music industry I know if I keep at it I'll get famous one day. 🙇🤗🙋✌

Has anyone noticed that he's actually awkward? It makes it less convincing when an awkward person tells people that being awkward is really a good component.

sooo every pro gamer ever lol

AWKWARD AM I

yep, being on the autistic spectrum is not so bad afterall. but it just seems like everybody here in japan is.

Sounds like Warren Buffet

I hear a description of aspergers...is it just me?

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An awkward guy doing his best to justify and feel better about being awkward.

Step back bitches because I’m about to be successful from my awkwardness

This reminds me of many Asperger kids