Comfort, the enemy of greatness.

Whenever I imagine my ideal life, I tend to use the same few words to describe what I want to see,

ambition, success, prosperity, and greatness.

Maybe it's the hundreds of personal development books that I have read over the years that have brainwashed me,

or maybe there is something there, something deeper. For years I have been in active pursuit

of closing the gap on my potential, seeking to achieve greatness. As a personal development fanatic,

I have found that greatness, like success, is a noble goal and worthy of pursuit.

Over the years, has become clear that simple daily habits, like waking up early or going for a run,

are the backbone to the greatness that I seek. The problem is that on any given day, I am not necessarily

in hot pursuit of greatness. Instead, I am looking

for the next most comfortable place to rest. In spite of my success, I routinely find myself going

out of my way to avoid hard work, postpone challenges, and eliminate anything that might make me

feel uncomfortable.

Comfort is addicting.

It's easy to achieve and it's everywhere.

Everything being sold, pitched, and dangled at us is another tool, gadget, or gizmo designed

to make our lives easier.

Is that what you want?

Do you really want your life to be easier and more comfortable?

Or instead, do you want your life to be more meaningful and your existence to exemplify greatness?

For my own use, I've defined greatness as the active pursuit of my potential.

Greatness is not a finite position or end goal.

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