Steady performance, using limited skills
without taking any risks, is a good definition
for the state of comfort zone!
It is easy to get trapped in the thought
of working okay, no complaint
in a routine manner....
This means, the appreciation from others
become less and less frequent
until it may disappear altogether...
It takes a Dhoni or Dhirubai Ambani
to bid goodbye to a routine
that no longer excites, and embrace
risks/opportunities, away from the comfort zone
But why do this at all?
"I am happy in the comfort zone!" think many
To achieve a goal, life's mission
there is no choice but to
break through the comfort zone!
Whatever be the goal
CEO by 2030 or Manager by 2025
modify routines in line with your goal
see small goal posts as leading to the ultimate goal
and your outlook horizon changes for good!
If always focused on the ultimate goal
the small squabbles and everyday irritants
do not matter anymore....
engage with your partners, take initiative
spend more time working for the holistic target
The experience of work, from a holistic mindset
stands in you in good stead
as you climb up the ladder
as does building trust of your people
through frequent interaction with team!
For those breaking out of comfort zone
taking initiative, building teams,
not sweating the small stuff
not gossiping, speaking behind backs of people
the sky is the limit!
NB: The source material for this poem is a webinar organized by Bija Training on 12th May 2021 featuring Mr V.R. Mahadevan, Advisor & EX Jt MD BGR Energy Systems Ltd.
The speaker chose to take on the project manager role even as he joined as a management trainee overcoming fear of failure and negating an option to work within the comfort zone.
Superb Rajeev.
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DeleteIf always focused on ultimate goal, the small squabbles and every day irritants do not matter is a very true statement. As long as we have an exciting goal in front of us nothing else matters and this is the secret of achieving great success in life. This message is a wonderful one particularly now when people are under stress due to the pandemic. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject!
DeleteComing out of the comfort zone is essential to drive results and scale greater heights in general. But in today's COVID scenario even to stay afloat we need to break out of the comfort zone and try something different.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Sundar for that very insightful observation! Yes, survival itself demands moving out of he comfort zone in the present situation.
DeleteThank you so much for your feedback Thiru!
ReplyDeleteThe adventurous break out of comfort zones and conquer great peaks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject!
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDelete... ambition required. Not everyone who attempts to leave their comfort zone is necessarily blessed with true ambition - stress results. But if the ambition is true, and the qualities stated are present, sky is nigh! YAM xx
Yes, success comes when accompanied by an ardent desire!
ReplyDeleteIf you are driven by the passion then you don't feel the discomforts of breaking out of comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insightful comment. Very true!
ReplyDeleteThe efficiency and effectiveness of achievers come to the fore when they face uncertainty and unexpected twists and turns. An old adage says " No pain, no gain" and we are prepared for the peculiar consequences. Good reminiscent of our corporate culture and custom. Good luck. 🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️
ReplyDeleteThank you sir for sharing your thoughts on the subject!
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