“The magic only happens outside your comfort zone.”
I’ve had some experiences recently that reminded me of the words another very successful entrepreneur told me. He said, “never take a job that doesn’t make you nervous to accept. If it doesn’t make you nervous, it’s not challenging you enough and not worth your time.” I’m reminded of those words whenever I’m looking at another opportunity to take.
If you’re about to take on a new endeavor, it’s a great way to quickly check if you’re staying in your comfort zone or if you’re taking on a challenge that is truly worth your time.
“Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.” – Mark Twain
As we’re growing up, we’re constantly forced to learn new things. We’re given challenges by our teachers that we have no other choice but to complete. But in adulthood, we have to create learning opportunities and challenges for ourselves if we wish to grow and be successful.
Did the last job you took make you nervous?
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Morgan Klein says
October 31, 2016 at 9:29 amThis is such a great post! The last job that I took definitely made me SO nervous and now I’ve been there for 5 years already. Thanks for sharing this!
missmarypowers says
October 31, 2016 at 10:08 amSuch a great post, and I agree! Very timely for us, as my husband is looking for new opportunities and there is a “safe” route he could take but we both feel like he’d be settling! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Mary
Nicole Leffew says
October 31, 2016 at 11:10 amLove this! I was actually nervous to blog but here I am a year later and I’m loving it!! 🙂
Ashley Carrington says
October 31, 2016 at 11:31 amLoved reading this! It’s so hard to step outside your comfort zone sometimes, but I know whenever I do it’s worth the nervousness!
Abdelkhalek Benrahho says
October 31, 2016 at 1:16 pmYou look great
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ruthieridley says
October 31, 2016 at 4:10 pm“never take a job that doesn’t make you nervous to accept. If it doesn’t make you nervous, it’s not challenging you enough and not worth your time.” Love that!! Such a cool effortless look as well!
Maggie says
October 31, 2016 at 5:31 pmI love this advice! It is always important to challenge yourself so you can learn and grow!
Maggie
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Lauren of An Explorer's Heart says
October 31, 2016 at 5:43 pmGreat advice – it’s important to do something that keeps you on your toes. Love that bag as well!
Lauren
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Maggie says
October 31, 2016 at 7:59 pmWow, that’s actually a great piece of advice. Thanks for sharing!
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RunningInHeels says
October 31, 2016 at 9:22 pmI love the titale… and the rest of this post! What a great saying! My job and my blog scares the crap out of me, and I love it!
Nina - the HSS feed says
November 1, 2016 at 8:18 amIt’s so true! It seems like the some of best things happen when you’re scared to do them.
Kristina says
November 1, 2016 at 9:39 pmThat’s a great quote! I just accepted a new job that does make me a little nervous, but only because it will be more challenging than my last. It will be a better learning experience though and I’m excited to grow from it!
Kristina
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