Work Your Way Up From A Place Of Comfort
I think that most people who read these type of articles want to achieve something.
Maybe you want to quit your job, start a business, grow your business, become an artist,
publish a book, whatever.
And you probably also know that it’s not easy. So why do you make things even harder
for yourself by doing shit that makes you very uncomfortable? Instead, start from the
very bottom. Build a strong foundation. Get comfortable before you do scary stuff.
“How does that foundation look like?”
If you want to live stress-free, you need enough money in your savings account, so you
can live and eat for six months in case things go south—see it as a fail-safe system.
Again, that’s my practical mind speaking for me. Make some calculations and figure your
what that number is for you. And don’t even think about taking a risk before you have
that money on your savings account.
Also, build a skill set that’s worth something. One of the reasons I don’t care about
money is because I trust my ability to find work. Even when I go broke tomorrow, I’ll
find a way to get work the next day. I’ve invested years and hundreds of thousands of
dollars in my education. The question is: What’s your skill? How can you add value to
the world? What problems can you solve? Other things that complete your foundation:
1. Family. If you don’t have a family, create one.
2. Friends. You can’t be friends with everyone. Stick to a few people who also stick
to you.
3. Yourself. Consciously improve your body and mind. Go to bed a little stronger
and wiser every night.
Lastly, don’t try to be something you’re not. If you’re an introvert, don’t pretend that you
can work in a boiler room. If you’re an extrovert, don’t pretend you can work in solitude.
Stay close to yourself—there’s no point in pushing yourself so badly that your life
becomes miserable.
In the end, we all need comfort: It’s one of our basic needs as human beings. But we also
need growth. So whatever you do, don’t stay in your comfort zone for too long. Try to
keep moving forward every day: Even if it’s just a tiny step. No magic. Just effort.
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