Moving out of my comfort zone

August 6, 2008

comfort zoneOver the last several days, I’ve been evaluating parts of my own beliefs and values.

For the most part, I was pleased with what I discovered.  I also came to a few new perspectives on our culture and way of life.

And I discovered that I need to make some personal changes.

I’m going to make those changes.  I’m not just going to work on them.  For me, the changes are going to be real — and along with those changes will be some changes on what I blog about.

As long as I’ve been blogging, I’ve pretty much just blogged on things that were comfortable for me to talk about.  I stayed in my blogging comfort zone.

I’m going to be moving out of that comfort zone.

Stay tuned to this blog for more information.

{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

1 dcr August 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM

Should we be scared? :-) Seems other bloggers have been doing this too lately. Maybe it’s the end of summer angst or something.

2 teeni August 6, 2008 at 9:50 AM

Whoa. You have me riveted to my seat. I’m sure it is going to be good though. I mean, unless you freak us out like Dan suggested. :shock:

3 Nards August 6, 2008 at 6:44 PM

If you had not authored this post, it could easily have come from me. I hear you and I truly understand. The path you are on, though different, is quite similar to mine. Happy traveling…-Nards

4 Mike Goad August 6, 2008 at 7:10 PM

@dcr – leaving my comfort zone implies that I may be uncomfortable with some of what I write. By extension, I would presume some of what I write will be uncomfortable to others.

@teeni – I won’t promise that I won’t freak some folks out. I hope that it’ll be interesting.

@Nards – Welcome to Exit78. I don’t know where this ride is going but my next post may be a little indicative.

5 Beth Ellen August 6, 2008 at 7:54 PM

I think we all fall into that comfort zone from time to time. I have been feeling that too in many ways. Let’s see what your up to. :)

6 Mike Goad August 6, 2008 at 9:20 PM

@Beth Ellen – Part of my comfort zone is that I am normally quite reserved and don’t leave myself open very much. I’ve also had some e-mail exchanges with some old friends and new that have affected my perspectives on things.

7 Vered August 7, 2008 at 12:56 AM

It’s my first time here so I’m not familiar with your usual writing style. But for me, stepping out of my comfort zone – as scary as it is sometimes – always makes me feel ALIVE.

8 Mike Goad August 7, 2008 at 1:13 AM

@Vered – Welcome to Exit78.

It’s less about writing style and more about content and context — and it is a bit scary.

9 Ribeezie August 7, 2008 at 2:43 AM

Mike: Stepping out of your comfort zone is a good thing! [Just like Vered says...] With that said, I wish you the best my friend! I’ll be tuning in…

10 Think Pink (Rose) August 8, 2008 at 1:00 PM

All I can say it’s about Time.

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