Friday, January 16, 2009

Growing Your Business This Year

Please share the poem below with everyone you know. I have been using this poem in my training for over 15 years and it continues to remind people that with just one step at a time they can reach the next level and experience new opportunities. I hope you will join me in sharing this piece of inspiration with someone you know this week.

The Comfort Zone
Author Unknown

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I couldn’t fail.
The same four walls of busy work were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before.
But I stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn’t matter that I wasn’t doing much.
I said I didn’t care for things like diamonds, furs and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside my zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.

I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath and stepped outside to let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I’d never felt before

I kissed my comfort zone good-bye and closed and locked the door.
If you are in a comfort zone afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Greet your future with a smile success is up to you!

1 comment:

  1. I love this poem, Ilene! Thanks for posting it!

    Jenny-May

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