Comments on: Don’t Walk…Run Out of Your Comfort Zone

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:43:49 +0000

First off, thank you for the kind words! And I agree, going back to school CAN be that step out of your comfort zone that’s needed. It can be that “fresh start” you need to get yourself headed in the right direction…Thanks for the comment.

By: C. Zimmermann

C. Zimmermann — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:53:08 +0000

Hey, thanks for the Beyond the Pedway video link. Followed that to the Zacuto website and found some great stuff. That’s what I love about this. People like you leave a trail of bread crumbs for people like me to follow and hit the mother lode!

By: C. Zimmermann

C. Zimmermann — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:49:00 +0000

Couldn’t decide where to post this, here or on “I’ll Never Go Back to School” but there’s more room here! I stepped out of my comfort zone and went back to school and have not had a moment of regret. The smallest part of why I went back was the “piece of paper,” although it was a consideration. I did alright without it, learning on the job and always asking questions to take it one step further. But I wanted new challenges I couldn’t find in the business world, and there are some things you just can’t teach yourself. I was tired of settling, and wanted more choices for myself. I’ve watched your blog blossom, and clearly your path does not require more schooling – you’ve been extremely successful in creating a new community on your own. But for some of us, going back can be a way of getting out of the comfort zone – starting over and making it a whole new ball game.

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:02:28 +0000

Establishing trust and honestly from the VERY beginning is the key to any successful relationship – even if that means stepping out of your comfort zone and being brutally honest about your doubts and concerns. You have to lay that foundation to build upon…

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:52:14 +0000

Yes! (and you can never be too late to the party around here Rowena)

As long as you’re willing to take that leap – it doesn’t matter what’s next, because you’ve braced yourself for whatever the future may bring, and you’re ready to take it on, full steam ahead. Love that quote!

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:42:50 +0000

Right on Karen – I think I sort of missed that “real” college experience because I went to a pretty small private university – but looking back, those were some great times and both in and out of the classroom – you really find out who you are – even though sometimes figuring out what you want to do doesn’t happen until you step into the “real” world…

By: Rowena Briones

Rowena Briones — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:23:02 +0000

I’m a little late on finding this gem of a post, but I couldn’t resist just making one little comment.

This post is pretty much my life to a tee. As a person who has a back-up plan for the other two back-up plans with EVERYTHING, sometimes it is really hard for me to accept a sudden change should it occur when I least expect it. Or, if I expect something to go a certain way and the reality is a complete 180 of that expectation, it is sometimes hard for me to adjust and move on. Why is this?

I completely agree that fearing the unknown can truly prevent you from looking outside of the box and coming across hidden opportunities that could truly be beneficial. I also agree that we should run outside of our comfort zones and try something entirely new, with no regrets. And with that in mind, I close with a quote that one of my long-time mentors has told me which has really changed my perspective on life:

“Sometimes regret holds us back because we are thinking ‘what if’ and what we should be thinking is ‘what’s next’.”

I may not know what’s next, but at this point I think I’m willing and ready to take the leap and find out!