Shyness can seriously complicate a person’s life: it interferes with work, rest and love, defending one’s interests and enjoying life. To prevent it from poisoning your existence, it is important to understand what it is and what conditions are needed to regain your freedom - in speech and action. The world-famous psychologist F. Zimbardo believes that this problem can be overcome with the help of special exercises. His book will open up a world full of friendliness and pleasant communication to shy people, and will turn them into skillful interlocutors and confident people.