Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome

Discover how the same traits that make us feel uneasy in social situations also provide the seeds for extraordinary success.

As humans, we all need to belong. While modern social life can make even the most charismatic of us feel gawky, for roughly one in five of us, navigating its challenges is overwhelming. Psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert Ty Tashiro knows what it's like to be awkward. Growing up, he could do complex arithmetic in his head and memorize the earned run ...