“All of the top achievers I know are life-long learners... Looking for new skills, insights, and ideas. If they're not learning, they're not growing... not moving toward excellence.” - Denis Waitley
I found this cute diagram that depicts the problem of wanting to do something outside your comfort zone.
I realized that to be effective in getting to my specific aims I have to expand my skill set (just like learning a new methodology to do that awesome experiment... I love science analogies!).
Now, one of the things I've been doing the past two weeks (that is TOTALLY out of my comfort zone) is learning the International Waltz Dance (jijiji). I don't know what specific application this will have in my life, but hey, it's really fun!
The point is, though, that expanding ones skills in whatever random thing you want to is key to getting out of your comfort zone and reaching your goal.
On a smaller and more embarrassing note, I'm also learning how to ride a bike. Yes, a bike. Sometimes one's skill set is smaller than you'd think.
Good for you! I am right there with you... though I will try to learn new ways to dance after my left knee heals!
ReplyDeleteAlso, enjoy learning how to ride a bike. Once you have learnt it, you won't ever have to learn it again. And it is a great way to get around places too :-)
You go Eli!!! I'm also learning something new because I’ve been working on how to be a "professional" painter. Instead of using small brushes like I did back in the day, I'm using big brushes and rollers because I’ve been doing community work in order to rescue some schools in Puerto Rico!!!
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