When was the last time you let yourself be pushed beyond what felt comfortable?
Most people convince themselves they’re going all in — in their careers, their relationships, their health — but the truth is, we usually stop the second it gets uncomfortable. We hit resistance and pull back. We tell ourselves we’re “stretching,” when in reality we’re protecting ourselves from pain. And that’s exactly why we plateau.
On Day 7 of my 100 Days of Say Yes Experiences, I signed up for something I thought would be simple: a professional stretching session. I figured, why pay someone to do what I can do myself? But within minutes, I realized just how wrong I was.
The difference between stretching myself and being stretched by a professional was massive. Alone, I would have quit the moment it got uncomfortable.
In this episode, we unpack:
Why the pain you avoid is the exact thing standing between you and your next breakthrough.
How resisting discomfort only prolongs the struggle, while releasing accelerates progress.
The hidden cost of comfort — how staying “safe” actually shrinks your capacity over time.
Why you can’t take yourself as far as a coach, mentor, or guide can — and how to find the people who can stretch you further than you’d ever go alone.
How micro-stretches (small daily actions) compound into long-term transformation — and why most people quit before results kick in.
Why trust in others and in yourself — is the foundation for every stretch forward.
This episode isn’t just about stretching your body. It’s about stretching your mindset, your courage, your dreams, and your belief in what’s possible. If you’ve been holding yourself back, resisting change, or convincing yourself you’re “fine,” this is your invitation to go deeper, push harder, and finally move past the invisible ceiling keeping you stuck.
✨ Challenge for you: ask yourself today — Where do I need to be stretched? Maybe it’s in your business. Maybe it’s in your relationships. Maybe it’s in your confidence. And then find the person, the coach, the guide who can pull you further than you’d ever go alone.
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