Everyone has their comfort zone which just means we have mental boundaries that for the most part gives us mental signals that maybe we shouldn't accept that challenge because we aren't very good at what there is to do.
The following is an excerpt from "Shaken" by Tim Tebow, which I just finished reading.
"When is the last time you did something different? Something beyond your comfort zone. Something that wasn't familiar but could do a world of good in the life of another? When you stay put in your comfort zone, you don't grow. You don't stretch. You're not challenged. You stay the same. Stagnant.
When you are constantly challenged out side your comfort zone, eventually you become comfortable in that larger space. When we do something that stretches who we are, that demands courage, that pulls us into unfamiliar territory, we grow."
I think it's fair to say that most of us came into this business without the skills to do what has to be done. I know that is certainly the case for me. It was a challenge to make calls, get appointments, give a presentation, learn the compensation plan. As the above quote says, it was a challenge to say the least.
To move forward and become what we're capable of becoming takes courage. But it's worth the effort. One of the best things about this business is the personal growth we experience when we accept the challenges we have growing this business.
So how does someone experience personal growth? Stretch yourself. Accept the small or large challenges. You'll be glad you did.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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