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The world is a looking glass. It gives back to every man a true reflection of his own thoughts.
-- Thackery
 

 

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Comfort and discomfort

Discomfort pushes you to be successful. Success enables you to be comfortable.

Don’t get too comfortable. And don’t get too uncomfortable.

When you’re comfortable, remind yourself that you’re risking complacency and take steps to counter that trend. When you’re uncomfortable, let that discomfort motivate you to improve your situation.

In the feeling of comfort, recognize the opportunity and necessity of taking on new challenges. In a state of discomfort, feel the energy of your desire as it compels you to take effective action.

When taken to the extreme, both comfort and discomfort bring you to the same place. It’s a place of apathy, despair and inaction, and a place you never want to be.

Instead, realize when you’re headed too far one way or another and follow the appropriate response, which is to take positive action. Whether you’re comfortable or uncomfortable, that’s always the best way forward.

— Ralph Marston

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