Comments on: Your Comfort Zone – Is It Really Your Friend Or Actually Your Foe? http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/ Motivational Money Management Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Roundup and Link Love: Extraordinary Life Edition http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-18198 Roundup and Link Love: Extraordinary Life Edition Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:33:29 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-18198 [...] Your Comfort Zone – Is It Really Your Friend Or Actually Your Foe? [...] [...] Your Comfort Zone – Is It Really Your Friend Or Actually Your Foe? [...]

]]> By: Life is so Beautiful, Why Waste it Shackled with Debt? | Enemy of Debt: Where Behavior Meets Reality http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-14687 Life is so Beautiful, Why Waste it Shackled with Debt? | Enemy of Debt: Where Behavior Meets Reality Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:25:29 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-14687 [...] that life consists of debt and all that implies, so be it, but today I want to  challenge you to think outside of the box. I want to challenge you to raise your expectations. Life is beautiful and I don’t want you [...] [...] that life consists of debt and all that implies, so be it, but today I want to  challenge you to think outside of the box. I want to challenge you to raise your expectations. Life is beautiful and I don’t want you [...]

]]> By: No More Mondays And Why Everyday Is Friday Now | Enemy of Debt: Where Behavior Meets Reality http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-10085 No More Mondays And Why Everyday Is Friday Now | Enemy of Debt: Where Behavior Meets Reality Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:41:11 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-10085 [...] I will be able to hold more Financial Peace University workshops, and devote more of my time to the public speaking part of leadership and motivation. I plan to master this skill, which is why I have said yes to every scary speaking engagement that I have been asked to do. As some of you know I recently was asked to guest lecture to the class “The Psychology of Money and Wealth.” I have since been asked to do it every semester as a paid guest. It pays off to step outside of your comfort zone. [...] [...] I will be able to hold more Financial Peace University workshops, and devote more of my time to the public speaking part of leadership and motivation. I plan to master this skill, which is why I have said yes to every scary speaking engagement that I have been asked to do. As some of you know I recently was asked to guest lecture to the class “The Psychology of Money and Wealth.” I have since been asked to do it every semester as a paid guest. It pays off to step outside of your comfort zone. [...]

]]> By: Please Stop Saying: “I Don’t Make Enough Money To Do That!” | Enemy of Debt: Where Behavior Meets Reality http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-10058 Please Stop Saying: “I Don’t Make Enough Money To Do That!” | Enemy of Debt: Where Behavior Meets Reality Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:09:21 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-10058 [...] the one thing that seems to kill the possibility of financial success more than anything else, is a person’s inability to think outside of the box. If you are not making enough money the last thing you should be thinking is that you have zero [...] [...] the one thing that seems to kill the possibility of financial success more than anything else, is a person’s inability to think outside of the box. If you are not making enough money the last thing you should be thinking is that you have zero [...]

]]> By: The Decision Has Been Made – P90X Here I Come! | Enemy of Fat http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-7295 The Decision Has Been Made – P90X Here I Come! | Enemy of Fat Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:20:36 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-7295 [...] the truth is that WE are our biggest obstacles in life. I’m going to get out of my way and step outside of my comfort zone. I am doing the same thing we did to get out of debt. I’m making RADICAL decisions that will [...] [...] the truth is that WE are our biggest obstacles in life. I’m going to get out of my way and step outside of my comfort zone. I am doing the same thing we did to get out of debt. I’m making RADICAL decisions that will [...]

]]> By: Financial Samurai http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-4836 Financial Samurai Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:55:12 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-4836 Howdy Brad, thanks for highlighting this post in the comments section of my site. How did your presentation at Sweet Briar go? That's some scary stuff, public speaking! Howdy Brad, thanks for highlighting this post in the comments section of my site. How did your presentation at Sweet Briar go? That's some scary stuff, public speaking!

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-3917 Brad Chaffee Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:51:08 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-3917 You are very right---YOU CAN DO THIS! If I may, I would like to add that no one will do it for you. I struggled with an entitlement mentality for the better part of my life, but it was when I realized I was the only one that was going to make things happen for me that things truly started to change. I cannot believe I walked around expecting others to do for me all those years. I am in a much better place and I know you will be in a much better place too as long as you continue to challenge yourself. I will keep writing! You keep pushing, it is worth it! You might want to start with any, or <a href="http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/09/4-personal-development-authors-that-have-helped-me-grow/" rel="nofollow">all of these four authors</a>. They helped me so much! <strong>Dave Ramsey</strong> helped me change my behaviors and attitude about money and debt, <strong>Dan Miller</strong> showed me a different dimension to the workplace and even inspired me to start this blog, <strong>John G. Miller</strong> taught me how to hold myself accountable and ask the right questions, and <strong>Brian Tracy</strong> taught me how to believe in myself and my abilities. A well rounded team of experts that I admire very much! You are very right—YOU CAN DO THIS! If I may, I would like to add that no one will do it for you. I struggled with an entitlement mentality for the better part of my life, but it was when I realized I was the only one that was going to make things happen for me that things truly started to change. I cannot believe I walked around expecting others to do for me all those years. I am in a much better place and I know you will be in a much better place too as long as you continue to challenge yourself. I will keep writing! You keep pushing, it is worth it!

You might want to start with any, or all of these four authors. They helped me so much!

Dave Ramsey helped me change my behaviors and attitude about money and debt, Dan Miller showed me a different dimension to the workplace and even inspired me to start this blog, John G. Miller taught me how to hold myself accountable and ask the right questions, and Brian Tracy taught me how to believe in myself and my abilities. A well rounded team of experts that I admire very much!

]]> By: WANT MORE OUT OF LIFE http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-3916 WANT MORE OUT OF LIFE Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:10:36 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-3916 This was very motivational and I was very inspired. I'm at a cross road in my life, financially, education, job. I want to get out of my comfort zone, but fear is my best friend. I have talent that I have yet to discover and I want to do something that I thought would be impossible with my life. Brad keep writing, I love to read and need what you are telling us that we can do to make us better and better. Good Luck to everyone! I can do this!!!! This was very motivational and I was very inspired. I’m at a cross road in my life, financially, education, job. I want to get out of my comfort zone, but fear is my best friend. I have talent that I have yet to discover and I want to do something that I thought would be impossible with my life.
Brad keep writing, I love to read and need what you are telling us that we can do to make us better and better. Good Luck to everyone!
I can do this!!!!

]]> By: Parenting – Hollywood, School, Television, Or You? | SELF RELIANCE EXCHANGE http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2689 Parenting – Hollywood, School, Television, Or You? | SELF RELIANCE EXCHANGE Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:56:40 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2689 [...] Encourage and inspire creativity – I am ALWAYS trying to encourage Isaac to think outside of the box.  They gain nothing from remaining in their comfort zone. [...] [...] Encourage and inspire creativity – I am ALWAYS trying to encourage Isaac to think outside of the box.  They gain nothing from remaining in their comfort zone. [...]

]]> By: Best of Money Carnival #12: Keeping It Random | Weakonomi¢s http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2274 Best of Money Carnival #12: Keeping It Random | Weakonomi¢s Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:33:46 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2274 [...] of Debt challenges you to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone.  I’ve recently done a few things like that like so I’m also open to the possibility [...] [...] of Debt challenges you to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone.  I’ve recently done a few things like that like so I’m also open to the possibility [...]

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2257 Brad Chaffee Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:47:13 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2257 Just remember that just like with your money, you can do this too if you both really want it. It sounds like you do so I will be praying that you find a way. I try to watch the movie Fireproof whenever we have an argument. It helps me remember that we are on the same team and that no matter what she did to upset me, I can respond better myself. It's real easy to want to focus on who's at fault but the solution is found in our <strong>next</strong> action not the action that caused the problem. I know I tend to forget that sometimes myself. I'll be rooting for you, I know you can do it! Just remember that just like with your money, you can do this too if you both really want it. It sounds like you do so I will be praying that you find a way. I try to watch the movie Fireproof whenever we have an argument. It helps me remember that we are on the same team and that no matter what she did to upset me, I can respond better myself. It’s real easy to want to focus on who’s at fault but the solution is found in our next action not the action that caused the problem. I know I tend to forget that sometimes myself. I’ll be rooting for you, I know you can do it!

]]> By: moneyfunk http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2256 moneyfunk Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:46:04 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2256 Thank you so much for the link. That is quite cool! Definitely a challenge we need right now. :) Thank you so much for the link. That is quite cool! Definitely a challenge we need right now. :)

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2255 Brad Chaffee Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:01:44 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2255 Thanks everyone! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I have enjoyed what stepping outside of my comfort zone has provided me. It really does work. Tanya, I am especially happy that you were able to benefit from this post. Fear be gone! :D Money Funk, I hope everything works out for you in every way! It is good that you are both working to resolve your problems before giving up. I would like to recommend something you may or may not be interested in helping you. Ever heard of the Love Dare? If not, go rent the movie Fireproof to see what it's about. The movie seems a little cheesy to some but the message is clear. I hope it helps you both! <a href="http://lovedare.bhpublishinggroup.com/lovedare/" rel="nofollow">The Love Dare Challenge</a> Thanks everyone! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I have enjoyed what stepping outside of my comfort zone has provided me. It really does work.

Tanya, I am especially happy that you were able to benefit from this post. Fear be gone! :D

Money Funk, I hope everything works out for you in every way! It is good that you are both working to resolve your problems before giving up. I would like to recommend something you may or may not be interested in helping you. Ever heard of the Love Dare? If not, go rent the movie Fireproof to see what it’s about. The movie seems a little cheesy to some but the message is clear. I hope it helps you both! The Love Dare Challenge

]]> By: Chris Holdheide http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2253 Chris Holdheide Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:43:44 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2253 Great post, I have had these same struggles as well. What I have learned is that you just have to take that first action step towards your goals or it'll never happen. Great post, I have had these same struggles as well. What I have learned is that you just have to take that first action step towards your goals or it’ll never happen.

]]> By: Bible Money Matters http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/08/your-comfort-zone-is-it-really-your-friend-or-actually-your-foe/#comment-2252 Bible Money Matters Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:20:48 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=941#comment-2252 Great post - and inspiring! Very cool to hear about the things that you've done that you weren't comfortable doing - way too often we strive to live in comfort and by doing so we miss out on so much. Great post – and inspiring! Very cool to hear about the things that you’ve done that you weren’t comfortable doing – way too often we strive to live in comfort and by doing so we miss out on so much.

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