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Escaping Your Comfort Zone: Why It’s So Important

By Len Penzo

escaping your comfort zoneEscaping our comfort zone is hard. After all, it’s only human nature to want to spend as much time as possible there. And why not? It takes courage to walk away from the dependable familiarity and security that waits for us there; for many, sometimes that’s even true in adverse situations, such as a failing relationship. Unfortunately, it’s impossible for us to grow, be creative, and lead truly fulfilling lives when we continually play it safe.

The bottom line: Don’t be afraid to venture beyond the confining boundaries of your comfort zone, because that’s where life’s most exciting and satisfying moments ultimately reside.

Photo Credit: Pete Markham

July 27, 2023

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Comments

  1. 1

    Lance@MoneyLife&More says

    It is also where more profitable ventures likely exist as well!

  2. 2

    AverageJoe says

    My wife reminds me of this all the time. I get my sense of adventure and risk taking from her. We’ve had some amazing experiences because of it.

  3. 3

    woodrow says

    this isnt an “article”.

    it is a couple of thoughts, NOT an “article”.

    • 4

      Len Penzo says

      Exactly.

      Now, Woodrow, let’s be honest … Did you really expect to see an “article” after you clicked on a headline where the first three words were “100 Words On:”?

  4. 5

    Financial Penguin says

    I agree with Lance, all the great profitable ventures are risky. Gotta step outside of your comfort zone for exceptional success. Then after you succeed there, you start falling back into being comfortable again, and you should repeat the process! Keep challenging yourself!

  5. 6

    David C. says

    Kenny Loggins didn’t sing “Highway to the comfort zone.”

    It’s only when I’ve done something outside of the comfort zone that I have advanced as a person.

    • 7

      Len Penzo says

      Hah! Good one, David!

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