To expand your capacity, in body and mind, you must follow the rules of rubber bands.
The Difference Between Comfort and Safety — and Why It Matters
Growth is uncomfortable. Growth requires safe spaces. Which is it?
The answer is both. Because comfort and safety are not the same. Here’s the distinction, and why it matters.
The Difficulty of Not Doing
Doing less in a world that tells us to do more can feel uncomfortable. Restraint can also be outside the comfort zone.
The Discomfort of Not Doing
A lifetime of conditioning to work hard has put rest and not-doing outside my comfort zone.
The Paradox of Growth
We can’t build strength if we don’t push our edge. But we also need to feel safe to grow. Where’s the line?
The Discomfort of Disruption
A simple change to your routine — even doing the same things you do every day, but in a new sequence — can create plenty of discomfort.
Let Your Resistance Be Your Roadmap
Your resistance to new experiences and ideas can be a valuable tool to unlock the holy grail of personal knowledge.