Many of my peers and people I've come across like comfort and prefer staying in their familiar bubbles. This is especially true once they’ve climbed the social or talent ladder to a certain level. At some point they start feeling like a top player and their ego keeps them there. Many people will get to a status or position where they aren't at the bottom anymore but then they stop climbing and reaching for more.

 

Personally, I can’t stay stagnant and don’t want a life without growth. I’m okay being uncomfortable and I don’t mind stepping into new circles or environments where I’m again a novice who has to earn my way up to the next level. Unfortunately greatness isn’t a destination you arrive at and then get to stay at. That seat has to be earned every single day. Not saying my way of thinking is how everyone should think, as my goals and ambitions are not the same as others, but if you want to be great, complacency is something you cannot accept.

 

I'm a big dreamer with massive goals. I often wish this path was easier, but to get to where I want to go, I accept that I cannot indulge in comfort. I want to be great in every aspect of my life so I must continue to take on new challenges, be willing to keep failing and learning, and cannot let achievements blind me from the fact that I must remain a humble student.