I had a great trip to Orlando to work a Network immersion with Dr Sherina. These trips are good for me as they get me outside of my comfort zone which helps me grow. While the growth is great, the best part of the trip was uninterrupted sleep :).
The growth I get from being outside my comfort zone (traveling and being around lots of new people) is more of the vertical kind of growth which expands my overall capacity. This is the traditional type of growth people think about.
Another kind of growth is horizontal growth. This type of growth is more available within our comfort zones. This type of growth involves growing at the level you are at by getting better at what you already do or by doing things closely related to what you already do. Sometimes this type of growth can feel like a plateau, but what it’s actually doing is getting you ready for vertical growth or upgrading.
Both types of growth are important for your evolution and they stack on top of each other.
Too much vertical growth without horizontal growth lacks stability and it’s easy to crash back down to previous levels. Conversely, you eventually run out of room for horizontal growth and are pushed towards vertical growth. The way to avoid the push is to choose to be outside your comfort zone willingly.
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