Pocket Sized Pep Talks

The Comfort Zone Trap

Episode Summary

What’s wrong with sitting back and making ourselves comfortable? Sometimes nothing, but comfort can also be a signal that we’re settling on the status quo, missing opportunities, or stopping growth in its tracks. In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll explore why discomfort can actually be a sign of progress, and how leaning into it can help you improve, innovate, and avoid the trap of “good enough.”

Episode Notes

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll learn:

• Why comfort can sometimes be the enemy of continued success.
• How pushing beyond familiar routines or instincts leads to growth.
• The lessons from business, sports, and personal experience that show why a little discomfort is a good thing.

Feeling butterflies or facing challenges isn’t a problem; it’s a sign that you’re growing, improving, and staying ahead.