When my friends hire a coach, an expert for their business, and they allow their new accountability partner to mold newness, they shed their sameness and find uncomfortable spaces between what they thought they knew and the areas they were afraid to explore or go.
Different isn’t wrong—it’s simply alternative. It’s a perspective, a method, a way of being that challenges our predetermined understanding. It is about knowing what we don’t know. Labeling something as “wrong” simply because it diverges from our familiar patterns limits our potential for learning and expansion.
Think about your journey in business and life. Every significant breakthrough came from stepping outside what felt comfortable. The first time you learned to ride a bike, hired your first employee, wrote your first business check, or started a challenging project, you were uncomfortable. But that discomfort was the birthplace of your growth. Some did not continue to grow; therefore, we see struggles and stagnation.
Our comfort zones are like invisible walls we build around ourselves. They protect us, yes, but they also imprison our potential. By viewing different as an opportunity rather than a threat, we unlock doors to innovation, creativity, and personal transformation.
Become uncomfortable. Different isn’t wrong. It’s just the beginning of something extraordinary.
About the author, Carm Capriotto, AAP
Carm is the founder and host of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast and the pioneer of automotive aftermarket podcasts. Carm calls on his years of experience in the aftermarket to bring engaging stories from his guests.
Listen to raw, unfiltered, honest, and sincere stories that include insights, trends, best practices, and expertise. Each interview brings an opportunity to learn one new thing through the stories of personal achievement. Many podcast guests tell their story of transformation from working in their business to working on it.
As host of over 1,000 episodes, Carm uses his enthusiasm and passion for the aftermarket especially the service sector to take his listeners on a journey showcasing successful service professionals’ paths to Remarkable Results. He also enjoys interviews with aftermarket industry thought leaders who bring their industry perspectives to his listener.
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