‘Come to the edge’ – sometimes we need courage to step outside of our comfort zone

In evaluating and exploring various career and life choices, some seem intuitively correct because they resonate with the way in which we see ourselves. If, however, we confine our viewing of these options purely through our existing frame of reference, the results are usually predictable: same input means same output. How then can we widen our focal lens to encompass a panoramic rather than portrait view? Think of your smart phone and all the options it gives you! So, let me invite you to come to the edge!

1. Break the rules (occasionally and wisely)
What action or decision could you take, that would take you to the edge of the opportunity (still legally and ethically compliant just outside of your normal comfort zone)?

2. The three things
What are the critical 3 things that need to be done here and now?

3. Challenge
Who or what needs to be challenged to make the results extra- ordinary?
What additional questions do you need to ask?

4. Courage
What needs saying and to whom?
What is the underlying challenge to my self-belief that needs addressing before I can ‘jump’?

Come to the edge.
We might fall.
Come to the edge.
It’s too high!
COME TO THE EDGE!
And they came,
and he pushed,
and they flew.

Christopher Logue 1926 – 2011