The Secret Trap That Halts Your Progress: Are You Stuck Here Too?
One of the things that makes men flourish is their ability to keep developing, growing, and acquiring new skills. It is an endless possibility, and it continues to occur until death, but as endless as it is, it stops occurring when our mindset is not placed on the right focus because of the belief that we have attained a particular destination.
This destination might be the definition of success for the individual; it might have been a dream the individual had strived for and grown towards making a reality. Then, at this point, comfort sets in. The person begins to feel like they have arrived at their final destination. Guess what I call that particular point?
You don't need to think much about it; it is evident that such a person may not grow again because the person's mindset has been fixed and settled at his place of comfort. When a person thinks this way, he may not see the need to further improve or seek a new set of skills; he may just choose to sit back and enjoy his comfort zone.
Yes!!!! And I would say it again: Growth ends at the beginning of your comfort zone. And many of us have experienced it without realising it.
At your comfort zone, you may not see the need for acquiring new knowledge or building a new skill because, *Oh yeah, I am already successful with where I am and making enough money, so why the need? That's exactly the mindset of such people. They don't realise there is always a better stage than the one they arrive at. This is why they say, Success is a journey, not a destination.
Life actually begins when you step out of your comfort zone, and then you realise there is always more you can explore.
Even the gif agrees with me...
The knowledge that took you to the point where you find yourself is not enough to take you to the next stage of your life; this requires seeking more knowledge, honing new skills, and consistent self-development. Get off that barricade and test your limits.
Taking action is one of the most difficult things for most people, but no matter how little effort you put into getting out of your comfort zone, it is still progress.
Exactly! That is it. What I am talking about is...
If you really want to live the life you dream of, or even better, have a life greater than your dreams, then get up and act, create milestones, and celebrate each one of them. Don't yield to that point, that place called the comfort zone, because it is The Point At Which Growth Stops.
𝙰𝙱𝙾𝚄𝚃 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙰𝚄𝚃𝙷𝙾𝚁
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I agree with you. It’s impossible to grow when we are too comfortable with where we are, meaning we've reached our destination. It's like you have nowhere else to go. Even if we want to grow, it would not be at the same rate, compared to when we are uncomfortable with where we are. The pain will always nudge you to keep exploring every possibility and opportunity for growth.
Pain is the greatest teacher, comfort? Not so much. Comfort is choosing to have junk over a whole meal. One is healthy while one isn't.
Hmmm. Yeah that's true. As you said Pain is the best teacher. We can also say Poverty is the best Motivation.
For example I do mostly what I do because I want to escape poverty. I want to be better and create a better future for my generation to come.
Thank you for sharing Boss, well there's hardly a comfort zone both for the successful and the thriving, either of the two that wallows in comfort zone would probably regress.
One should understand when to rest and continue but not make a habit of working only when it's convenient
This is total truth, I have experienced regression because I became comfortable and failed to step out. Now I know better and trying my best to do better and be better.
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Wowww, what an undiluted knowledge here, morning food for my spirit like no other. Thanks for awakening my spirit with this word "comfort zone". You know what, I am a victim of this sometimes. Atimes when I see a little glow 🌟 of success, I will feel that I have arrived and relaxed a little until somehow I discover that I still have a long way to go. Many people are also victims of this and I totally agree with you that the place of comfort zone is that point our growth stops. There is always a better place to be, and remaining in our comfort zone shouldn't be a smart idea
Thanks for sharing this 👍
I am a number one victim of this, and I am trying my best to keep up, create milestones and remind myself, the sky is my starting point and not the limit.
Comfort zone only feels comforting for a period of time, things will always change overtime. Sometimes, recent successes can hinder another one if a person is too overwhelmed by the by-products of the success. I mean focusing so much on a success that you don't see a need to achieve more success.
Exactly! You get the whole point. Feeling overwhelmed about a success that it blocks and limit your ability towards a greater one ahead.
Starstrings, let me share this: I am a victim of this presently and here is why. I had a short talk with my big sis yesterday. She has always wanted me to explore and do something better which I feel is right as a sister would do. I do need to step out and explore because I believe I have some skills to bring out but where I am is hindering me from realising what I can do. I am writing on Hive and it seems I want more but there are some factors I need to work on— factors like:
Lack of electricity to keep me working on my laptop while I discover new things to help me source more income.
Low vibe environment and lack of resources. I explained this to my sister and she understood that these were the possible things holding me down.
The truth is, I have been wanting to leave this city but the only thing that can take me out is NYSC. Now, I ought to go with the next batch by August but I cannot because of my grandma's burial which clashes with camp. That means I won't be leaving here until November.
I would love to explore and identify more potentials in me as these are just what I am battling with not wanting me to leave my comfort zone. I just shared this with you because while reading your post, I knew instantly that I am a victim here and should share something with you.
I believe growth happens when one can step out of his comfort zones and do tangible things but factors like these hinder one. I hope someday, we will see the light and there would be a change once you are willing to let it happen which I am ✌️
Lack of resources can be a factor that limit people from exploring and doing things that would lead to their growth. I have understood this and this is why I always try to measure if taking this next step would be beneficial before I make an attempt and if I see that it would, I would put all I have into it.
Sorry about your grandma... Don't bother about going early for the camp. Take your time and do all you need to do. You don't know this happening can be a blessing in disguise.