Comments on: Living Outside Your Comfort Zone http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/ measuring the Earth with our feet... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:37:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Audrey Scott http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-208326 Audrey Scott Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:56:07 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-208326 @Todd: Thanks for stopping by our blog and also leaving such a thoughtful comment. Really glad this piece resonated with you. You're so right about perspective being a precious gift. Sometimes unpleasant life incidents push us to do something we never imagined, in a good way. Sounds like you thrived outside your comfort zone and found a new passion inside of you. Congratulations! Good luck in creating your online business and getting back on the road. @Todd: Thanks for stopping by our blog and also leaving such a thoughtful comment. Really glad this piece resonated with you. You’re so right about perspective being a precious gift.

Sometimes unpleasant life incidents push us to do something we never imagined, in a good way. Sounds like you thrived outside your comfort zone and found a new passion inside of you. Congratulations! Good luck in creating your online business and getting back on the road.

]]> By: Todd http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-204346 Todd Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:43:29 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-204346 This is the first time I've read anything on your blog and I can't begin to tell you how spot on this is. Though I am relatively new to world travel and still have plenty of places to see, if it weren't for a certain incident in early 2009, I wouldn't be doing what I am doing. I was finishing up school, had my dream job and had an awesome girlfriend. Then the US economy went in the dumpster. I lost my job, eventually lost the girl and was about a month and a half away from finishing school. The day after graduation I was on a plane to Dublin and trekked across Europe for 7 weeks. I'm still asking myself the same question, why did I come back? One of the biggest reasons for going was to challenge myself and see how resourceful I could be outside my comfort zone. I learned a lot about myself in those 7 weeks, and thankfully a side of me that needed to, died. I'm now currently working on starting my own internet business to fund my travel addictions and other needs. I wouldn't have it any other way now and won't stop til I get there. Perspective truly is a gift not many people get. This is the first time I’ve read anything on your blog and I can’t begin to tell you how spot on this is. Though I am relatively new to world travel and still have plenty of places to see, if it weren’t for a certain incident in early 2009, I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing. I was finishing up school, had my dream job and had an awesome girlfriend. Then the US economy went in the dumpster. I lost my job, eventually lost the girl and was about a month and a half away from finishing school. The day after graduation I was on a plane to Dublin and trekked across Europe for 7 weeks. I’m still asking myself the same question, why did I come back?
One of the biggest reasons for going was to challenge myself and see how resourceful I could be outside my comfort zone. I learned a lot about myself in those 7 weeks, and thankfully a side of me that needed to, died. I’m now currently working on starting my own internet business to fund my travel addictions and other needs. I wouldn’t have it any other way now and won’t stop til I get there. Perspective truly is a gift not many people get.

]]> By: Audrey Scott http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-192438 Audrey Scott Sat, 21 May 2011 10:06:33 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-192438 @Gareth: That top quote is fantastic, isn't it? What I find is that if I invite friends and family along with me to do something they wouldn't normally do, then they don't seem to find it so scary and are more likely to do it again without me. It gets them out of routines and comfort zones in a more gentle way. But, it's when they are on their own that they really realize what they can do that they never imagined. @Gareth: That top quote is fantastic, isn’t it? What I find is that if I invite friends and family along with me to do something they wouldn’t normally do, then they don’t seem to find it so scary and are more likely to do it again without me. It gets them out of routines and comfort zones in a more gentle way. But, it’s when they are on their own that they really realize what they can do that they never imagined.

]]> By: Gareth Leonard http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-191324 Gareth Leonard Thu, 19 May 2011 00:52:53 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-191324 I love that first quote! It has been my self-proclaimed duty over the last few months to push friends and family out of their comfort zones to try new things and on a larger scale... push them towards chasing their dreams. I think us as travelers/digital nomads have the obligation to shake things up, question comfort and give people a little push into the unknown. How much do you really known about yourself until you're in that position? Cheers on another great article! I love that first quote! It has been my self-proclaimed duty over the last few months to push friends and family out of their comfort zones to try new things and on a larger scale… push them towards chasing their dreams. I think us as travelers/digital nomads have the obligation to shake things up, question comfort and give people a little push into the unknown. How much do you really known about yourself until you’re in that position? Cheers on another great article!

]]> By: Audrey Scott http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-144080 Audrey Scott Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:29:07 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-144080 @Agne: Although you've had quite an adventurous last few days, just think how much more "normal" all of those buses and hostels will be next time! And, doing these things usually do put you in contact with new and different people. But, it can be exhausting - I can understand wanting to get home soon. Safe travels! @Agne: Although you’ve had quite an adventurous last few days, just think how much more “normal” all of those buses and hostels will be next time! And, doing these things usually do put you in contact with new and different people. But, it can be exhausting – I can understand wanting to get home soon. Safe travels!

]]> By: Agne http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-143911 Agne Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:32:06 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-143911 Great article! And so perfect in timing with my situation. I have been out of my comfort zone for the last 2 days - doing my visa run in Penang. The buses I drove with, the hostel I stayed in - it's not what I am used to when I travel. But I did not have much choise, and I dealt with it. I focused on the good things - the food I ate was really good, the people I met were funny and very friendly, and I am gonna be home in the next 18 hours, it's really not that long :) Great article! And so perfect in timing with my situation. I have been out of my comfort zone for the last 2 days – doing my visa run in Penang. The buses I drove with, the hostel I stayed in – it’s not what I am used to when I travel. But I did not have much choise, and I dealt with it. I focused on the good things – the food I ate was really good, the people I met were funny and very friendly, and I am gonna be home in the next 18 hours, it’s really not that long :)

]]> By: August Digital Nomad Carnival | Tales from Technomadia http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-36511 August Digital Nomad Carnival | Tales from Technomadia Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:07:58 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-36511 [...] Design Audrey Scott presents Living Outside Your Comfort Zone: Pushing the Boundaries posted at Uncornered Market, saying, “Advice on living outside one’s comfort zone and [...] [...] Design Audrey Scott presents Living Outside Your Comfort Zone: Pushing the Boundaries posted at Uncornered Market, saying, “Advice on living outside one’s comfort zone and [...]

]]> By: Frustration During Travel…What To Do? | Wandering Earl http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-25315 Frustration During Travel…What To Do? | Wandering Earl Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:34:45 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-25315 [...] is an expected part of travel. The mere act of challenging ourselves to journey beyond our comfort zones can be, well, uncomfortable at times. Ideally, we should embrace these challenges to our routine, [...] [...] is an expected part of travel. The mere act of challenging ourselves to journey beyond our comfort zones can be, well, uncomfortable at times. Ideally, we should embrace these challenges to our routine, [...]

]]> By: Audrey Scott http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-23874 Audrey Scott Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:33:18 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-23874 @Jennifer: So simple, yet so true. That's great you are on the go for some things locally that you've never done and "aren't you" - completely get that. Here's the post Dan was writing on a similar topic: http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/07/curiosity-begins-at-home/ @Jennifer: So simple, yet so true. That’s great you are on the go for some things locally that you’ve never done and “aren’t you” – completely get that. Here’s the post Dan was writing on a similar topic: http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/07/curiosity-begins-at-home/

]]> By: Jennifer Barry http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/06/living-outside-your-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-23851 Jennifer Barry Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/?p=4076#comment-23851 Hi Audrey, it is easy to sit in your comfort zone because it's comfortable. :) I am planning to do some things locally that I haven't done before and might be considered "not me." I am looking forward to reading what Dan has to say on the subject. No problem, I linked to y'all because it was a thought provoking post. Hi Audrey, it is easy to sit in your comfort zone because it’s comfortable. :) I am planning to do some things locally that I haven’t done before and might be considered “not me.” I am looking forward to reading what Dan has to say on the subject.
No problem, I linked to y’all because it was a thought provoking post.

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