TMHS 382: The Danger Of Staying In Your Comfort Zone - With Guest Phylicia George

What could you accomplish if you simply had the audacity to try something different? How could your life change if you were bold enough to step outside of your self-imposed limits and labels? Some of the greatest rewards in life are available to those who have the courage and open-mindedness to step outside of the confines of a comfort zone and try something new. 

It’s normal to feel reassured and content in your habitual, ordinary way of doing things—especially if you are successful and happy in those patterns. But what could happen if you said yes to an opportunity to grow? This doesn’t mean you have to switch careers or move across the country, but consider the ways you could grow and learn by implementing a small shift in your life. There is immense value in picking up a new hobby or trying a new class, traveling to a place you’ve never been, or even just switching up the types of content you consume. 

Our guest today is an incredible example of what can happen if you allow yourself to be open to opportunities. Phylicia George has established herself as one of the top athletes in the world. She is the first Canadian black woman to compete in both the summer and winter Olympics, competing in both track and bobsleigh. Her story is a powerful testimony to what can happen when you have the audacity to dream big, are receptive to possibilities, and are willing to put in the work. I know her story will inspire you to get uncomfortable and seek out opportunities in your own life. Enjoy! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

The benefits of learning multiple sports as an adolescent.  What you can learn from working beside people who are more skilled and experienced. How Phylicia became a summer and winter Olympian. The most difficult part of being injured as an athlete.  How Phylicia pivoted from track to bobsleigh.  The power of sport to unite people.  Why personifying the voice inside your head can help you achieve more. How to stop comparing yourself, and instead focusing on what you can control. What you can learn from having the willingness to fail.  The danger of living inside your comfort zone.  What it felt like for Phylicia to become an Olympic medalist.  Why being fearless isn’t realistic, and how to cope with fear.  How acclimating to being uncomfortable can help you grow.  The important life lessons that can be extracted from playing sports. How to grow past your self-imposed limits.  The power of trying something different. 

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