However, I gained some insight into just how good I was. Unfortunately, my shyness and my low self esteem kept me from doing much with my talents. I just didn't have the courage to put myself in front of an audience. To this day I regret this and wonder what would have happened if I had. But I let fear stop me from grabbing the brass ring.
Regrets are the worst.
Today, I see that I have used my acting talents in other, more subtle ways. I use them in public relations and in business every day as I deal with situations and people. I adapted to using my talents in less harrowing circumstances. So, not following the obvious path into acting was not a loss after all. It was simply a dip in the road that would later lead to something just as satisfying and just as rewarding.