Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from August, 2012

Stepping out of the "Comfort Zone"

The "Comfort Zone" Yeah, I know there has been lots written about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. I have read lots on the subject and although I have to agree for the most part, I haven't really put a lot of stock in it. This changed for me last week. While attending an event for work, I was asked to put on kilt and do a dance with 3 other guys in front of an audience of about 150 people. Um, let me see... NO!!!!! There was no way I was going to do this.  I like to stay in my "Comfort Zone" for the most part and this was so far removed from the norm for me. Stepping Out- Literally After much complaining and the amazing persistence of our 25 year old event coordinator (who by way did an amazing job!) we decided to reluctantly go ahead with the dance. The kilts and socks were ordered and it was almost show time. One problem, I had never seen the dance and had no idea what I was doing. Not to worry, we had a 5 minute run through be