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Episode 3362:

Steve Kamb reveals how true personal growth lies just beyond our comfort zone, right where failure, fear, and challenge live. By embracing the discomfort of trying and stretching ourselves at the edge of our capabilities, we build resilience, confidence, and real progress over time.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/growth-happens-at-our-limits-embrace-it/

Quotes to ponder:

"Growth comes from the edge of our capabilities, where we try something we’re not good at and improve over time."

"You can’t become stronger without pushing yourself beyond what you can currently do."

"If you only ever do the things you’re good at, you’ll never grow."

Episode references:

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108
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