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One of the reasons people don\u2019t do what they know they really want<\/em> to do is because they\u2019re afraid to feel the fear<\/a>, the pain, or the general feeling of nervousness that goes hand-in-hand with achieving success.<\/p>\n

Regardless of endeavor\u2014both personal and professional\u2014the most successful people know that excellence requires us to demand MORE of ourselves than others expect of us\u2026<\/p>\n

In short: excellence requires that we get comfortable with being uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

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BUILDING SUCCESS IS LIKE BUILDING MUSCLE – IT’S UNCOMFORTABLE<\/h2>\n

When I go to the gym to lift weights, I know that if I want to grow my muscles, I need to place a demand on my muscle fibers. If I want to develop more muscle mass, I need to turn up the pain. I need to lift a little more than my last workout, or crank out at least one more rep than last time.<\/p>\n

This is uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

When you lift weights, you\u2019re literally ripping apart your muscle tissue. So, I know that if I want to increase my strength and muscle, I need to increase the demand I place on my muscles.<\/p>\n

And what does this demand do to the muscles in my body? It tears them up, rips them apart, and breaks down my muscle fibers.<\/p>\n

If a 3-year old were reading this (can kids read at that age?), the kid would ask: How on earth could something that sounds so bad for you, be good<\/em> for you?<\/p>\n

Answer\u2026<\/p>\n

BECAUSE EVERY TORN MUSCLE FIBER IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.<\/h2>\n
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And your own life is no different. The gym is just a metaphor for life.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re at work and you\u2019ve been passed up for a promotion, use<\/em> that pain as an opportunity for growth.<\/p>\n

If you just got cheated on or broken up with, use<\/em> that pain as an opportunity for growth.<\/p>\n

If you lack the confidence to do something you know you want to do, use<\/em> that pain as an opportunity for growth.<\/p>\n

GET COMFORTABLE WITH BEING UNCOMFORTABLE\u2026<\/h2>\n

Because just like there would be no light without darkness; there is no growth without pain.<\/p>\n

Challenge yourself today to do ONE thing you\u2019ve been resisting because you think it\u2019s too uncomfortable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is it a phone call?<\/p>\n

Is it a conversation?<\/p>\n

Is it time to face the truth about something you\u2019ve been avoiding?<\/p>\n

What is it? Identify it. Take action on it. And prepare to experience massive growth<\/a> and success once you decide to do so.<\/p>\n

Diving into an ice-cold pool is daunting. But the longer you wait, the less likely you are to just do it. And once you say, \u201cF-it,\u201d and dive into the water, you\u2019ll realize it\u2019s only uncomfortable for a few seconds. After that, you find yourself feeling comfortable in what was\u2014just a few short seconds ago\u2014incredibly uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

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Dean Bokhari is best-selling author and host of\u00a0Meaningful*FM (MeaningfulHQ.com),<\/a>one of the web’s most popular personal development podcasts.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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