Most of us live our lives in fear. Think about it, everything we do is based around some type of fear. You go to work because you fear not having money. You eat over fear of starvation. You exercise because of the fear of being overweight or unhealthy. Everyone gives fear a bad wrap, but I think fear can be a good thing. If you are not scared of anything, then you must not be taking any risks. Everyone needs to take some risks, that's how you grow.
In my mind, the worst thing you can do to yourself, is become complacent. Thinking things are, "good enough" is never okay. There is always something you can work on. Maybe it's getting up a little earlier, eating healthier, or spending more time with your family. Fear is your worst enemy, and your best friend. Unfortunately, the majority of people get comfortable with their lives and are too scared to face their fears. I don't mean fear of a ghost, but fear of taking that step that might make them or break them; the fear of being uncomfortable. I think another reason a lot of people don't take risks in life, is not because they're scared of failure, but because they are afraid of the extra work. Why try and start a dream business, when your current job is easy? Why get off the couch to work out, when sitting there eating, is so much more comfortable? Life is about these decisions. When you decide to over come the fear of being uncomfortable, you unlock a whole new world for yourself.
I think everyone should voluntarily put themselves in an uncomfortable position, at least once in their life; where their workload is high, both mentally and physically. It might sound crazy, but I love being in this position. It's why I compete in bodybuilding and part of the reason I decided to hike the PCT. When you're struggling, and you have no idea how or when you'll get through it, that is when your true strength is shown. When you overcome whatever is trying to hold you down, you learn so much about yourself and you feel incredible afterwards. Overcoming the fear of not being comfortable is the hardest, but most rewarding thing you can do for yourself.
Now, go face your fear and intentionally make yourself uncomfortable.
In true strength,
Nick
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