How can I get into cheese?

I really want to like cheese, I really do. I like cheddar and gouda, and sometimes I like haverty. I don’t know how to get into funkier cheeses. Soft cheeses also scare me. Blue cheeses terrify me.

How did you get into cheese? What’s a good starting point? Things to look out for? What should I try next?

I guess the obvious answer is to just try them. I need to get the courage to, so what path did you take?