Comments on: Ten Signs That You are WAY Outside of Your Comfort Zone

By: Parent Product Reviews Becomes Momsational! - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:56:47 +0000

[...] my pre-launch monetization strategy was exactly what I had in mind when I wrote #3 on my list of 10 Signs That You are Way Outside of Your Comfort Zone: “3. Your old plan of action may now seem overly [...]

By: What Have I Learned in 6 Weeks of Running a Mini Blog Network - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:42:00 +0000

[...] the fact that I can’t do this alone anymore. This was truly the inspiration behind the post Ten Signs That You are WAY Outside of Your Comfort Zone, because I am. Big Time. And whether I take on a partner, a loan, or equity financing, there is no [...]

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Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:26:19 +0000

[...] We all come across challenges – there are some of those challenges that are, well, more challenging than others. I don’t want to call them problems – honestly, they may frustrate the heck out of you, but really, they are great learning and growth opportunities. But being on this side of the coin isn’t always easy. [...]

By: Veronica Routtu

Veronica Routtu — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:24:08 +0000

Great post…very entertaining and boy did I identify!

One thought that came to mind was that part of the reason a successful entrepreneur always goes beyond their comforts zones is that when you feel all that craziness and chaos start happening, you actually are learning and growing and THINKING on how to solve a problem…(the one creating the chaos)

This leads us to some brilliant ideas we may not have otherwise thought of…or allows us to grow as we seek out solutions. If we are growing…we are moving forward instead of stagnating.

Thanks for the chuckle and great thoughts!
Veronica

By: Face Your Challenges Head On | Dad Balance

Face Your Challenges Head On | Dad Balance — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:27:28 +0000

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Weekly Wrap Up 07/10/07 | Snoskred - Life in the Country — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:44:02 +0000

[...] Ten Signs That You are WAY Outside of Your Comfort Zone – I agree, stepping outside of your comfort zone can feel like $hit. I needed this post right now, with the whole switching to Wordpress thing. I was starting to doubt, to second guess.. in fact most of the things on the list of 10. [...]

By: James

James — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:35:35 +0000

I usually start seeing those signs before I actually get out of my comfort zone.

By: Gayla McCord

Gayla McCord — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:18:50 +0000

Wow, that one hit home! It genuinely does work to talk about your fears with someone who understands.

Being the creature of habit that I am, I find it difficult to step outside my comfort zone many times – at the same time, another side of me wants to keep exploring and reaching to make certain I’ve reached my full potential.

It’s just so darn hard to do both.

Another great post Wendy!

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Your Measure Of Reader Satisfaction » Reader Appreciation Project — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:32:09 +0000

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By: Luanne

Luanne — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:43:04 +0000

This was priceless! You had me rolling on the floor when I wasn’t freaking out identifying with you LOL! Thanks!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:16:44 +0000

This article just really hits the spot with me, as somehow who is stuggling to get out “of the box.” Enjoyed this greatly. Thanks.

By: Everyday Weekender

Everyday Weekender — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:43:53 +0000

wow these are great!.. i love this post!

I’ve just discovered this site, and you’ve just earned a loyal follower

Cheers!

By: Joanna Young

Joanna Young — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:53:57 +0000

Thank you. This one arrived just at the right time!

Joanna

By: CraftBoom!

CraftBoom! — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:01:09 +0000

There was so much truth (and comfort) in your post Wendy. Especially for people who work at home, (or for themselves) who don’t have the daily support of work colleagues to gee them up. I think the crazy voices in your head is something that all entrepreneurs experience – on a regular basis

I also agree that a bit of fear (from needing to pay the bills) is good; it stops me from dropping everything and running away screaming! It makes me think up ideas on how to improve things.

By: Gaida

Gaida — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:42:36 +0000

Great post! Whether we like to admit it or not it’s scary to be outside our comfort zone, we’re afraid of failure & don’t want to take that next step….But this is the exact place we need to be and go in order to grow.

Life is a continual learning experience and rather than looking at these changes as obstacles…. change our thinking to use words like…challenges.

Our negative thoughts will often be our undoing… as can negative people who we share our dreams & goals with. Don’t let anyone rain on your parade!

By: We Host You

We Host You — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:43:05 +0000

I echo your exact sentiments

A flegding entrepreneur myself, I was slow in joining the bandwagon but the experience getting out of your comfort zone was be un-nerving yet educational too

well i bet plenty of budding entrepreneur can really relate to this entry, just like me

i’ve sphinn it

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Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:47:15 +0000

[...] Then I want to send out some kudus to Karen Lynch at Live the Power for tackling a difficult subject with her post, Global Warming for Deliberate Creators. My appreciation also goes out to Wendy Piersall for taking the topic of my post 51 Ways To Expand Your Comfort Zone and running with it right up to the next level with her post, 10 Signs That You Are Way Out of Your Comfort Zone. [...]

By: Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:01:55 +0000

I recognize myself here, especially The Imposter Syndrome, I have just taken the test. I wonder were you reading my mind, as i lay in bed this morning doing a little self criticsm of why can’t i get a blog post written quicky, doing too much self critiquing- much better when read out loud and have someone else listen and comment,

By: Aruni

Aruni — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:12:20 +0000

Hi Wendy – This happens to all of us and in my eperience it’s a matter of how we listen to and ignore those thoughts and feelings that will get us past them or keep us mired in them.

I agree with your ways to get through the ‘growing pains.’

No one ever makes it big without trying and as Marc Andreessen has pointed out in a few blog posts in the past, financial (and other success) is directly related to how many times you get up to bat. Once you are there, swing. You’ll have some hits, some misses, and hopefully a few homeruns!

You might be interested in a post I just did last night called Are We There Yet? When Will We Get There?! at http://www.entrepremusings.com/index.php/2007/09/30/are-we-there-yet-when-will-we-get-there/.

Aruni

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:04:05 +0000

Wow do I ever know the Imposter Syndrome. You could add an 11th one for writers:

“You submit to a publisher and then spend 2 hours reviewing your submission and wondering if it was good enough and should you fix it and re-submit it.”