The Surprising Power of Trying Something New

After seven years of working from home, surrounded by online friends and virtual meetings, I suddenly realised: I’d almost forgotten what it was like to meet ‘real’ people (except for family and neighbours).

Determined to make a change, I did something a little scary — I joined a Square Dancing club!

Just walking through that door on the first evening made my heart beat faster. But you know what? Everyone welcomed me with warm smiles, and soon I was laughing and dancing like I’d known these people forever.

I’ve always heard ‘All success lives outside your comfort zone‘ — but this year, I learned it firsthand. Sometimes we stay in our safe little bubble, working from home, meeting online, and sticking to what we know. But the real magic happens when we take that brave step into something new.

So, what about you? Could you try something new this week? Whether it’s joining a community (like my Chilipepper Your English group), coming to my Speed Networking event on October 31 at 12 pm, or picking up a new skill, take that first brave step.

And see the magic happen outside your comfort zone.