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Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone

Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Ali Melgard
Mar 30, 2015
Iowa State University
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Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone

Sometimes the best thing that you can do is say "yes" to things that you have never done and may scare you. The unfamiliar is so terrifying, yet so intriguing. It's good to test uncharted waters and make memories doing so.

Adventure is all about breaking through your boundaries and living in the moment. If you say "no" when adventure calls, then there will always be that "what if?" regret in your mind.

One of the greatest parts about being adventurous is that you are constantly learning about yourself. Testing your limits brings out a whole different side of you that you may have never seen before. You'll realize that some of the most random things that you do can be some of the most significant things.

Being adventurous and carefree does not mean that you will always succeed. You're going to fail miserably and that's ok. Every time you fail it's just one more lesson learned and one more reason why you should stand back up and try again.

As cheesy as "living in the moment" may sound, it's true. Adventurous people understand that sometimes you only get one chance to do something and they never waste that opportunity.

Going on adventures means seeing the most amazing things and meeting the most amazing people. No adventures are insignificant and they will always bring out the best in you.

Always question things and be curious. Live where you want to live, do things that you want to do, and never let anyone hold you back from an adventure. If you have an opportunity to test your limits, take it. No matter the outcome, you will come out with a stronger heart and many stories to tell.

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