Why I'm Intentionally Doing Things That Make Me Uncomfortable

Growth has become a buzzword. I mean, everyone wants to grow.

Everyone wants more confidence, better relationships, a fulfilling career, and a life that feels aligned.

But very few of us are willing to consistently put ourselves in situations that require us to become someone different.

Lately, I've been reading two books that challenged the way I think about rejection and discomfort.

Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang tells the story of intentionally seeking rejection, not because rejection is the goal, but because our fear of it quietly shapes so many of our decisions.

At the same time, I started reading Go for No, which teaches that success isn't built by avoiding "no." It's built by becoming someone who is no longer controlled by it.

Those books made me stop and ask myself...

Where am I still allowing discomfort to make my decisions for me?

The answer surprised me.

It wasn't in obvious places.

It was in small moment...