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Don't Get Too Comfortable, If
You Want To Succeed
By Ken Leonard Jr.
© KLJ Online
http://www.kenleonardjr.com/nme
Break away from the usual to get what you want. It sounds
easy.
For a lot of people, it is not. They want the future of
their dreams, but can't bring themselves to do the things that will
get them there.
Many people are stuck in a "comfort zone", a place
where there
are no surprises, no difficulties, just the same old same
old, day after day. These people have become complacent, satisfied with
what they have right now. Unfortunately, this leads to living an unfulfilling
life. "In a rut", some would say. Being afraid of change really limits what
you can accomplish. Living in a comfort zone stops you from trying new
things. Trying to run a business while staying in your comfort zone is a
total waste of time and effort.
Succeeding in a small business of any
kind means doing things
that other people are not willing to do. The person
that overcomes the competition to be around in the long run will not be
married to their comfort zones. Everyone has one, the question is "Are you
willing to leave yours from time to time?".
Getting out of your comfort
zone means expecting and welcoming
change. This is good, because in business,
if you can't change,
you're dead. People that are like this love to
experiment and try
new things and ideas. That's what marketing is all about,
folks.
These are the ones more likely to succeed with a
home-based
business, or any small business. They lead rich (not
necessarily
financially), fulfilling lives, reaping the fruits of what
they have sown. They succeed in business, and always get more than
the average person. They deserve to. They do what others won't.
You
may think that it's really not that easy to do. How DO you
take that step out
of your comfort zone? First, you have to be
confident of yourself. Know that
you CAN do anything, with the
right attitude and effort. Get in the habit of
doing things which
are not easy for you. By this I mean things that make you
feel
uncomfortable or uneasy. You can start small, but overcoming
fears
about your ability and the unknown will let you accomplish
anything you want!
You must take that first step, though. Don't
put it off. Take action where
action is needed. Bite the bullet
and do it. You'll be glad you
did.
After you have taken action, the problem will seem smaller
than
it did before. You have just witnessed the benefits of breaking
out
of your comfort zone. The next time you have a difficult task
ahead of you,
don't let the fear of the unknown be a factor. Each
time you confront your
fears and insecurities, it will get that much easier to do. And your
confidence will grow.
Leaving your comfort zones behind is one of the
most important
lessons you will ever learn. It is one that will help you
again and again, letting you be creative and eager to test new
ideas without being afraid of failing. Success comes from
taking calculated risks, not by living in a bubble and hoping for
the best. It often takes many failures to become a success.
Always remember that.
Break out of your comfort zone, and Make It
Happen for you!
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