1.1.1 - Breaking your comfort zone, self-expression, and creating an exciting life
Issue #2, 16th August 2022
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2 years.
That is how long it took me to bring this newsletter to life from a random idea I had in 2020.
Why did it take so long?
Among many other reasons, I was in a comfortable position in life.
Nevertheless, I did accomplish many other things in those 2 years. But, every time this particular idea returned to my mind, I said to myself,
“I am not ready”,
“Maybe next month”,
“I don’t think I have enough content”.
At times, you need a sledgehammer to break through these walls to reach your goal.
Blindly, I announced my newsletter on Social Media, so that there is some sort of accountability. I can’t back up now, can I?
I invite you to re-think about these walls you have built around yourselves. Don’t get too comfortable with whatever you have in life. It can hinder your growth.
Move from the ‘comfort zone’ to your own ‘growth zone’.
📚 Quote
The author, activist, and social entrepreneur Bryant Mcgill, on originality and self-expression.
“Who were you before the world told you what you were not?”
Source: Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life
🔗 Link
👉 Picasso’s Top 7 Tips for Creating an Exciting Life by Henrik Edberg
Who doesn’t want to live an exciting life? Isn’t that the dream we were fed throughout our lives?
Do O Levels. Your life will be easy.
Do A Levels. After that, your life is going to be fun.
Do this degree. All your hardships will be gone.
Get this job. You don’t have to worry about anything in life ever again.
and the list goes on and on…..
But in essence, an exciting life is born out of the other “little” things in life. These unnoticeable day-to-day stuff add up to bring a whole lot of change.
Now the tough part is, providing enough effort to make it all work.
Here are my 3 favorite tips from the blog,
“See the hidden beauty by not judging”
“Don't wait for inspiration or the right moment.”
“Ask the right question”
What excites you in life?
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