Gem #2: When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone?
Think of your comfort
zone as a living, breathing organism that needs to be fed and
nourished. There is only one way to grow your comfort zone, and that is
by stepping outside of it. One characteristic of many top performers is
their willingness to try doing things differently and embracing change.
If you could actually view a top performer’s comfort zone, I’m sure you
would see something that is at or near capacity. Conversely, think of
comfort zones like a muscle in the human body, if we are hesitant to
step out of our comfort zone, this muscle atrophies. People who hide in
their comfort zones rarely become more skillful. They become one
dimensional and narrow minded.
If you are worried
that you aren’t “growing” your comfort zone, consider these tips:
- Start each day
with the things you don’t like to do but know you need to get done.
- The next time you
feel reluctant to make a call, renew an acquaintance or deliver a
difficult message, catch yourself and recognize that this a great
opportunity to expand your comfort zone.
- Set a goal each
month to expand your network of contacts or to elevate to higher levels
within your accounts.
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