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Have You Had Your 'Jump Out of a Plane' Moment This Year?

Have You Had Your 'Jump Out of a Plane' Moment This Year?

Growth is scary, but scary is growth - get ready to jump

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Ali Hall
Jul 08, 2024
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I can’t decide whether to shave off all my hair or let it grow into a long mane. 

Ultimately, it’s a toss-up between courage and patience. 

And while I teeter on the edge, not deciding either way, my hair grows wayward into a straggly mess. Neither resembling the iconic Sinéad O’Connor nor the wild lion I want to be. 

I’m stuck in the safe zone, neither daring bravely to chop nor committing fully to the delayed gratification of years upon years of waiting. 

Sometimes, if we want to truly live we have to be brave. We all need our jump out of a plane moment.

Comfort zones are for those who merely exist 

I’ve struggled with self-confidence over the years but mask this well and hide my insecurities. Something that’s helped me boost my self-confidence is taking the advice of personal growth experts and making a concerted effort to leave my comfort zone. 

I’ve left relationships, jobs and countries. I’ve started new relationships. I’ve created ventures and closed venture…

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