My Comfort Zone
It is human nature to stay within the boundaries of what we feel comfortable with. We do this to feel safe and happy. And am no exception. I lead a quiet life and avoid risks. Yet, I have been skydiving once, occasionally ride 4-wheelers, drive a little faster than I should, and have been in a few tricky situations.
Would I like to venture out of this safe area? Of course, but I do not want to put in too much effort. Translation: the conservative part of my mind is fighting the fun part.
What is the largest unsafe area I want to explore? I want to start my own business. Well, why haven’t I? I have tried three times and failed. Additionally, this effort would require a significant amount of money, hiring personnel and could potentially be another failure.
Yet, it is not all bad news in the adventure department. I have shattered a massive part of my comfort zone by writing. I published my first book on June 16, 2017. Since that fateful day, I have published three more books, written numerous articles, interacted on Facebook, and developed a website. This is a significant leap for a cautious person like myself. Yikes, Bill is on the loose.
Still, there have been setbacks, including negative reviews, caustic reactions, and low sales. However, for every negative experience I have had, I have received at least ten positive responses. I must keep reminding myself of that fact.
Clearly, I will not stop this runaway train of writing, but the challenge of breaking out of my comfort zone remains. How do I switch tracks into more dangerous territory? There are many things I cannot bring myself to do, like applying full throttle to chirp the tires. I have always wanted to do that, but tires are pricy, and this activity is illegal on public streets.
And then there are easy things that I do not allow myself to do for no reason. I have always wanted to see myself in a custom-fitted tuxedo or flashy clothes. Sure, I have rented one for a wedding, but that is not the same. I have a nice watch, but I only wear it on special occasions. Why not once a week?
What is in my future? I have plans for breaking some huge new ground. Granted, that will be four years away, but I have a mental outline of a young adult book and a dystopian romance. That effort will be far outside of my comfort zone. Yikes, Bill is playing with fire!
And finally, something that may have utterly shattered my comfort zone unexpectedly occurred two weeks ago. For the last five years, a friend has been secretly starting a business, and she invited me to participate. I’m not sure everything will work out, but it sounds promising.
What would this entail? I would be the face of the company and work on the technical details. This would involve interviewing with social media influencers, interacting with large companies, and becoming a public figure. Is this terrifyingly scary? You bet!! But it will break some walls my comfort zone has been constructing since birth.
You’re the best -Bill
November 25, 2020 Updated June 22, 2025
Would I like to venture out of this safe area? Of course, but I do not want to put in too much effort. Translation: the conservative part of my mind is fighting the fun part.
What is the largest unsafe area I want to explore? I want to start my own business. Well, why haven’t I? I have tried three times and failed. Additionally, this effort would require a significant amount of money, hiring personnel and could potentially be another failure.
Yet, it is not all bad news in the adventure department. I have shattered a massive part of my comfort zone by writing. I published my first book on June 16, 2017. Since that fateful day, I have published three more books, written numerous articles, interacted on Facebook, and developed a website. This is a significant leap for a cautious person like myself. Yikes, Bill is on the loose.
Still, there have been setbacks, including negative reviews, caustic reactions, and low sales. However, for every negative experience I have had, I have received at least ten positive responses. I must keep reminding myself of that fact.
Clearly, I will not stop this runaway train of writing, but the challenge of breaking out of my comfort zone remains. How do I switch tracks into more dangerous territory? There are many things I cannot bring myself to do, like applying full throttle to chirp the tires. I have always wanted to do that, but tires are pricy, and this activity is illegal on public streets.
And then there are easy things that I do not allow myself to do for no reason. I have always wanted to see myself in a custom-fitted tuxedo or flashy clothes. Sure, I have rented one for a wedding, but that is not the same. I have a nice watch, but I only wear it on special occasions. Why not once a week?
What is in my future? I have plans for breaking some huge new ground. Granted, that will be four years away, but I have a mental outline of a young adult book and a dystopian romance. That effort will be far outside of my comfort zone. Yikes, Bill is playing with fire!
And finally, something that may have utterly shattered my comfort zone unexpectedly occurred two weeks ago. For the last five years, a friend has been secretly starting a business, and she invited me to participate. I’m not sure everything will work out, but it sounds promising.
What would this entail? I would be the face of the company and work on the technical details. This would involve interviewing with social media influencers, interacting with large companies, and becoming a public figure. Is this terrifyingly scary? You bet!! But it will break some walls my comfort zone has been constructing since birth.
You’re the best -Bill
November 25, 2020 Updated June 22, 2025
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