We've all heard about the glass ceiling and the failed sexual harassment court cases. But what truly stands in the way between your miserable entry-level paycheck and that one gratifying step up the ladder?

If you are an aspiring journalist, you will be bombarding yourself with questions and self-doubt every step of the way. Moreover, other people will be questioning you too. And things aren't made any easier with the trying situation of our dear nation. So why bother to continue in this field? This writer did some digging, talked to some people and found a simple answer

In any given time in our lives, it is a truth acknowledged by everyone, either openly or privately, that we have had issues approaching other people. Even the seemingly simple act of just walking up to people (many times to the ones who are complete strangers to you) and striking up a conversation seems like the 'social equivalent of skydiving'. If you are not one of these people and find talking to anyone, anywhere and about almost anything 'easy' than you are definitely the minority. For the rest, you may read on as the aspiring social skydiver.