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Bart, it sounds like you have a lot of insight into yourself. Have you ever thought about trying to play a character when you approach people. Like, maybe you could play a role of a person who has confidence and believes in themselves? Have you ever heard of the term, "Fake it til' you make it?'
Also, what do you think you could do to combat those negative beliefs buddy?
I have tried and I am pretty sure I am a good actor but the problem is, I don't know this character that I'm supposed to be. I don't know what he is like. I need to watch a movie and then when a situation comes up, I will ask myself "what would x do in this situation?" (x being the main character in the movie). some people will suggest james bond but I dont like that because I need a movie where the guy interacts with women. it has to be a romantic movie, something about love. james bond movies are too action oriented. something like simple pickup on youtube would not work because those are not characters. the guy approaches, gets the number, leaves in 30 seconds. meanwhile, I learned nothing about him. I need a full 2 hour movie to get to know and understand this character.
I dont know how I can combat those negative beliefs but I do know why I have them. I grew up a jew in an islamic country and you know muslims hate jews. so imagine going to the first grade and your teacher and classmates have something against you. imagine going to the second grade and you're "that weird guy" that nobody wants to be around. imagine going to the third grade and everybody treats you different and has a hostility towards you. This is why whenever I am in public I feel like I am weird, I am different, and everybody has something against me.