Stepping outside our comfort zones is often celebrated as the key to growth, but simply facing challenges doesn't guarantee transformation. Real growth demands intentionality—it requires a deliberate approach to how we engage with and learn from our experiences.

 To shift our results and the world around us – whether it's people, environments, or organizations—we must first transform ourselves. By shifting our mindset, emotions, and perspectives, we unlock the ability to create a ripple effect of broader impact. Personal growth is the foundation of broader change. When we can shift ourselves, we have access to shifting everything around us. 

The more we can trust, the more we can grow. There’s a positive correlation between the amount of trust we have and the weight of discomfort we can handle and grow from. Trust is essential to overcoming the uncomfortable and uncertain because it provides the internal foundation needed to step forward. When you’ve cultivated trust, you believe in your capacity to navigate and endure any difficult situation ahead.