December 18, 2007

How To Break Out Of a Comfort Zone

In This Issue:

Feature Article: "How To Break Out Of a Comfort Zone"

Christmas Gifts: "A Collection of Gift Ideas"

Holiday Wishes: "My Message To You"

* FEATURE ARTICLE *

“How To Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone”

I've been reading Jim Collins' fantastic book, Good To Great (Random House, 2001). This is an absolute must-read for anyone in business.

However, it also provides a powerful message for anyone, in whatever area of life. That message is this:

"Good is the enemy of great."

In other words, being content with being "good" at something, stops you from being "great."

I plan to discuss this idea further in an upcoming issue of Success Accelerator. But today I want to mention a similar idea. That is the idea that being in a comfort zone - being comfortable with how things are now - holds you back from accomplishing and having more. More success, more freedom, more happiness, more health and more wealth.

There are two main dangers with being in a comfort zone:

1. Even if you're pretty happy with how things are... life has a way of delivering the unexpected. Unless you're adaptable and prepared for change, you may not cope very well with what life brings you; and

2. You'll never become the person, or have the life, that you could otherwise be and have. By challenging yourself you force yourself to grow as a person and experience MORE.

So how do you know you're too comfortable? What's the difference between being legitimately content and happy... and being stuck in a comfort zone?

Here's how I know when I'm in a comfort zone...

My "rational" mind says that I should do something. That it would be good for me.

But my stomach starts churning with discomfort. All kinds of doubts, fears and reasons "why I can't" rise to the surface.

For all the right reasons, my rational mind says "yes". For all the wrong reasons, my "emotional" mind says "no".

I guess it's not much different to exercising. Feeling the discomfort of exertion, your body says "stop!" But you know that the only way to become fitter and stronger is to push through that comfort zone and endure that pain.

The fact is, to some extent, "no pain, no gain" holds true.

Yet, when it comes to breaking out of a comfort zone, the "pain" is often more perceived than real. It's more about changing the way you think... or doing new things... or doing things differently.

So here's my suggestion for breaking out of a comfort zone.

When:

1. You want life to be different...

2. Deep down you know what the first step is to achieve that different life (even if it's simply to FIND OUT what you need to do)...

3. Your rational mind says "yes!" while your emotional mind comes up with all kinds of lame excuses for saying "no"...

DO IT AND DON'T LOOK BACK.

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* GIFT IDEAS *

“A Collection of Gift Ideas”

Why not give someone the greatest gift of all: a happier and more successful life.

Okay, so you can't really "give" someone that - but you CAN give them some tools and information to help them create a more successful and happier life.

Or... why not give such gifts to YOURSELF?

Either way, here are some gift ideas to consider...

1. Self-Improvement

"The Only Self-Improvement Program I Recommend. And it's FREE!"

==> Simpleology

"Stop Smoking, Lose Weight, Increase Your Self Confidence, Improve Your Focus and Reduce Stress - Instantly!"

==> Advanced Hypnosis Series

2. Managing People

"Discover How To Motivate and Manage People... and Achieve Greater Productivity, Performance and Results From Your Staff"

==> How To Manage People

3. Changing Careers

"Discover How To Become an 'Insider' and Get The Job You Want"

==> Insider Job Secrets

"Find Out The 5 Critical Keys To Writing a Resume That Gets You The Job Interview"

==> Professional Resume Writing

4. Working at Home

"How To Avoid The Scams and Find The Right Work At Home Job, Business or Business Opportunity For You"

==> Work at Home

5. Internet Marketing

"Get The No.1 Internet Marketing Home-Study Course That I Personally Used To Jump-Start My Internet Business (True!)"

==> Internet Marketing Home-Study Course

"The Only, All-in-One, Site-Brainstorming-and-Building-and- Hosting-and-Marketing, Step-by-Step System of Software Tools That Delivers a Thriving, Profitable Business... and More"

==> Web Hosting, Site Building and Business Building System

"Get Out Of The Rat Race In 2008 - NOW!"

==> The Great Escape 2008

"Kick Start Your Internet Business In as Little as 10 Weeks"

==> Kick Start Your Internet In 10 Weeks

6. Wealth Building

"How To Really Build Wealth and Achieve Financial Security"

==> How To Build Wealth and Achieve Financial Security

"How To Make Money In The Stock Market"

==> How To Make Money In The Stock Market

"How To Make Money In Property"

==> How To Make Money In Property

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* HOLIDAY WISHES *

“My Message To You”

As 2007 draws to an end, let me THANK YOU for subscribing to Success Accelerator.

It's been a pleasure to write this newsletter, and I hope that, in at least some way, my thoughts and ideas have resonated with you.

If you celebrate Christmas - Merry Christmas!

Otherwise, Happy Holidays and let's look forward to a fantastic 2008!

I'm taking a few weeks break, and will be back in your inbox at the start of January.

Until then, stay well, have fun and be kind (to yourself as well as others!)

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