“Step out of your comfort zone” is too common to hear.
And a good model to follow to push past boundaries and grow.
Yet stepping out too frequently could mean not paying enough attention to what works for you.
What truly satisfies you.
Here’s an alternative:
Do seek the uncomfortable, but once you’ve reached a sweet spot, once you’ve found what works for you, stay there for a bit.
Or for as long as you need.
Until it no longer serves you. Or it feels too comfortable for your liking.
Then step out again.
Cherish the place you have taken the time to get to.
And only move forward when you think it’s getting out of sync.
As with most things in life, balance is key.
What do you choose to dedicate your attention to? Because in reality, you only have so many hours, days, and years to concentrate on the things that you truly care about. And writing down these intentions in the form of questions is a good starting point to steer you attention in the right direction.
Comparing is pointless. When we compare, we typically take the strengths of others and put it against our weaknesses. Even if we eventually get better in one area, there’s something else to improve on.
A concise digest of ideas to help get 1% better every day.
