Comfort Zone Quotes about Success, Fear and No Limits

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Each of us has our own boundaries and comfort zones.

Most of us don’t often step out of this, as we feel safe and secure in what we know.

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According to a study by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people who set New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them.

This statistic can be used to emphasize the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and taking action towards achieving one’s goals, rather than just setting them and hoping for the best.

However, sometimes, the best personal and professional experiences we can have in our lives are when we completely step outside our comfort zone.

Even if they are an epic failure, we know we have tried something new and likely learned a great deal in the process.

Listed below are some stirring thoughts on stepping out of your comfort zone.

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Motivational Comfort Zone Quotes

A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that money and work were the top two sources of stress for Americans.

This statistic can be used to demonstrate the negative impact of staying within one’s comfort zone, such as being stuck in a job or financial situation that causes stress and dissatisfaction.

1.“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky

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2. “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!”- Jillian Michaels

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3. “Are we prepared to leave our comfort zones to reach a better place?” – Carlos A. Godoy

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4. “All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone.” – Tony Robbins

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5. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”- Neale Donald Walsch

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6. “Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.” – Morihei Ueshiba

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7. “Everything we want is outside of our comfort zone and the other side is fear.” – Sivaprakash Sidhu

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8. “Most everything that you want is just outside your comfort zone.”- Jack Canfield

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9. “Do one thing every day that scares you.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

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10. “Before anything great is really achieved, your comfort zone must be disturbed.” – Ray Lewis

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11. “The only thing that is stopping you from where you are to where you want to go is your comfort zone.” – Dhaval Gaudier

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12. “Whenever you feel uncomfortable, instead of retreating back into your old comfort zone, pat yourself on the back and say, “I must be growing,” and continue moving forward.” – T. Harv Eker

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13. “We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our comfort zone.” – Ray Bennett

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14. “Coming out of your comfort zone is tough in the beginning, chaotic in the middle, and awesome in the end…because in the end, it shows you a whole new world.” – Manoj Arora

15. “You have to be uncomfortable in order to be successful, in some ways. If you stay in your comfort zone! You would never do the things that you need to do.” – Lights Poxlietner

16. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie

17. “Choosing a path for convenience and speed is usually a recipe for mediocrity. The things that most enrich our lives usually demand a bigger investment of time and discipline.” – Gina Mohammed, Ph. D.

18. “I will guarantee you that the day you step outside your comfort zone by making success your goal is the day you discover that adversity, risk, and daring will make life sweeter than you ever imagined.” – Mark Burnett

19. “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.”- Brian Tracy

20. “The best piece of advice someone has ever given me was ‘do it scared.’ And no matter if you’re scared, just go ahead and do it anyway because you might as well do it scared, so it will get done and you will feel so much better if you step out of your comfort zone.” – Sherri Shepherd

21. “I constantly get out of my comfort zone. Looking cool is the easiest way to mediocrity. The coolest guy in my high school ended up working in a carwash. Once you push yourself into something new. And whole new world of opportunities opens up. But you might get hurt in fact you will get hurt. But amazingly when you heal — You are somewhere you’ve never been.” – Terry Crews

22. “Experts step outside their comfort zone and study themselves failing.” – Joshua Foer

Comfort Zone Quotes for Inspiration

A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that people who imagine themselves achieving their goals are more likely to actually achieve them.

This statistic can be used to encourage readers to visualize themselves stepping out of their comfort zones and achieving their goals, in order to increase their motivation and likelihood of success.

23. “Stepping outside your comfort zone is supposed to feel uncomfortable because we’re in new and unfamiliar territory. Being uncomfortable is a sign of success, NOT of failure! So if we are uncomfortably outside our comfort zones, then than means we are growing!!! And THAT is cause for celebration!” – Roz Savage

24. “One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”- Abraham Maslow

25. “We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.”- Max DePree

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26. “A ship in a harbor is safe, but that’s not what a ship is built for.”- Unknown

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27. “If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness.”- Les Brown

28. “My experience is that you cannot have everything you want but you can have anything you really want, you just need to decide what it is and then plan your exit from the comfort zone.”- Jonathan Farrington

29. “If you’re in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out, Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.”- Unknown

30. “A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown.”- Denis Waitley

31. “Dare to learn, to be different, to set your goals, to move out of your comfort zone, to be persistent.” – Unknown

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32. “Anything you to do to stretch yourself out of your comfort zone will ultimately enable you to take larger risks and grow.”- Leslie Evans

33. “Comfort zones are plush lined coffins. When you stay in your plush lined coffins, you die.”- Stan Dale

34. “If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.”- John C. Maxwell

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35. “To the degree we’re not living our dreams, our comfort zone has more control of us than we have over ourselves.”- Peter McWilliams

36. “The comfort zone is the great enemy to creativity; moving beyond it necessitates intuition, which in turn configures new perspectives and conquers fears.”- Dan Stevens

37. “Don’t be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That’s where the joy and the adventure lie.”- Herbie Hancock

38. “I’ve been scared and I’ve liked not hanging on to stuff where I know that I’m in my comfort zone.”- Robert Plant

39. “What I find really interesting is to try and mix it up, to push myself and try different things. I don’t want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to take risks and keep myself scared.”- Michael Fassbender

40. “I think one of the most difficult challenges in show business is the challenge of longevity and to constantly realize and reveal what’s already been there – like doing stage and singing and dancing in New York. I haven’t been that far out of my comfort zone in a while.”- Blair Underwood

41. “It is really hard for me to get out of my comfort zone.”- Connie Sellecca

42. “So you have to force yourself out of a comfort zone and really try to figure out what are the key ingredients, the key skill sets, the key perspectives that are necessary, and then figure out a way to attract the very best people to fill those particular roles.”- Steve Case

43. “I’m generally more and more in my comfort zone in the wild.”- Tom Felton

44. “I love working with a stylist but I also love having personal relationships with designers. A stylist is great for pulling together an entire outfit, accessories included, and for shaking me out of my comfort zone.”- Elizabeth Banks

45. “As an artist, you want to stretch. That’s the only way you’re going to grow. If I stay inside my comfort zone, do roles that I’ve done before, then I’m never going to get better as an actress.”- Jurnee Smollett

Encouraging comfort zone quotes

46. “As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” – Robin S. Sharma

47. “The hardest thing to do is leaving your comfort zone. But you have to let go of the life you’re familiar with and take the risk to live the life you dream about.” – T. Arigo

48. “Step so far outside your comfort zone that you forget how to get back.” – Anonymous

49. “Life will only change when you become more committed to your dreams than you are to your comfort zone.” – Billy Cox

50. “We want to take ourselves out of our comfort zones; when you’re in your comfort zone for so long, you only play to a certain level.” – Toni Duggan

51. “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.” – Anonymous

52. “The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.” – Karen Salmansohn

53. “The comfort zone is nothing else but a graveyard for your dreams & ideas.” – Anonymous

54. “All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” – Michael John Bobak

55. “I mostly like to travel and volunteer because I get antsy if I stay in my comfort zone for too long.”- Eden Sher

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56. “Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone.” — Shannon L. Alder

57. “Outside your comfort zone is the only place worth living.” — Karina Bliss

58. “Pushing yourself through your comfort zone can pay you handsomely.” — Douglas McGehee

59. “Better to step out of your comfort zone, enjoy new experiences and not know what’s coming your way, than stick to routines and be bored with the same end results.” — April Mae Monterrosa

60. “When you cross your comfort zone, fear zone, learning zone and growth zone, you will enter into the zone of leadership.” — Amit Ray

61. “The comfort zone is always the most desirable place to be. But in settling for comfort, there is a price to pay and it comes in the death of ambition, of hope, of youth and the death of self.” — Simon Barnes

62. “True self-discovery begins where your comfort zone ends.” — Adam Braun

63. “We often forget that as human beings, it is in our nature to give and create, so step out of your comfort zone and change your mindset, do what we do best and connect.” — Dee Waldeck

64. “Your comfort zone is your danger zone.” — Greg Plitt

65. “Comfort zones are overrated. They make you lazy.” — Melina Marchetta

Inspiring Comfort Zone Quotes To Motivate You to Live Your Best Life

66. “Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while; take the risks in life that seem worth taking. The ride might not be as predictable if you’d just planted your feet and stayed put, but it will be a heck of a lot more interesting.” — Edward Whitacre, Jr

67. “I want to challenge you today to get out of your comfort zone. You have so much incredible potential on the inside. God has put gifts and talents in you that you probably don’t know anything about.” — Joel Osteen

68. “I just don’t believe people when they say they want to change and want a better life but are unwilling to change or take the first step.” — Germany Kent

69. “Don’t let your life goals fall victim to the allure of comfortable routines.” — Zero Dean

70. “Do something uncomfortable today. By stepping out of your box, you don’t have to settle for what you are, you get to create who you want to become.” — Howard Walstein

71. “The biggest rewards in life are found outside your comfort zone. Live with it. Fear and risk are prerequisites if you want to enjoy a life of success and adventure.” — Jack Canfield

72. “If you want to be excellent at something, you must move away from your comfort zone, overcome doubt, setbacks and failure. Never give up. Keep plugging away and being persistent. One day, success will be yours.” — Mark F. LaMoure

73. “Don’t let fear make your decisions for you.” — Annette White

74. “Sometimes it is good to be in uncomfortable situations because it is in finding our way out of such difficulties that we learn valuable lessons.” ― Idowu Koyenikan

75. “Real change is difficult at the beginning, but gorgeous at the end. Change begins the moment you get the courage and step outside your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ― Roy T. Bennett

Comfort Zone Quotes To Inspire You To Challenge Yourself

76. “The sooner you step away from your comfort zone, the sooner you’ll realize that it wasn’t really all that comfortable.” ― Eddie Harris

77. “Everything you desire is always just outside your comfort zone, dear boy. If it wasn’t you would already possess it, would you not?” ― Chris Murray

78. “Writer advice… Write. Finish things. Go for walks. Read a lot & outside your comfort zone. Stay interested. Daydream. Write.” ― Neil Gaiman

79. “​​​​​​You’re going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. It always does feel strange to be knocked out of your comfort zone.” ― Jojo Moyes

80. “I’d hate to feel in a comfort zone while I am working. That’s not the way I like to do things. I want to be pressurized and challenged every day.” ― Daniel Craig

81. “Sometimes you have to do the things that scare you and that are outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself.” ― Morten Tyldum

82. “I’m a big believer in pushing yourself outside your comfort zone and stretching yourself artistically, but not at the expense of foolishness.” ― Nichole Nordeman

83. “Authenticity pushes us past our comfort zone – it’s meant to.” ― Sarah Ban Breathnach

84. “I have stepped outside my comfort zone enough to know that, yes, the world does fall apart, but not in the way that you fear.” ― Tan Le

85. “Every time you take a risk or move out of your comfort zone, you have a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and your capacity.” ― Jack Canfield

Comfort Zone Quotes To Assure You Its Worth Trying

86. “Your comfort zone is not a place that you want to remain in. Dare, discover, be all that you can be.” ― Catherine Pulsifer

87. “Hitting your comfort zone’s boundaries is simply a sign that you’re about to have the chance to grow.” ― Clare Josa

88. “Do not allow your comfort zone to prevent you from adapting to change or from trying new ventures.” ― Byron Pulsifer

89. “Adventure should be 80 percent ‘I think this is manageable,’ but it’s good to have that last 20 percent where you’re right outside your comfort zone. Still safe, but outside your comfort zone.” ― Bear Grylls

90. “Understanding how your past created your present empowers you to recreate your future by confronting your greatest challenge – your comfort zone!” ― Virend Singh

91. “Constantly push yourself out of your comfort zone and face your fears.” ― Nathan Ergang

92. “Resistance to change is very much governed by your comfort zone. Just because something is comfortable does not for a moment mean it’s what you want, or even good for you for that matter.” ― Robin H-C

93. “There are other reasons to change up your life and step outside that comfort zone. One reason is that anxiety tends to help push you to be better.” ― T. Whitmore

94. “By stepping out of your comfort zone, you begin to feel comfortable with the one thing that was once so unfamiliar it gave you anxiety.” ― Brian Cagneey

95. “My friend, leaving one’s comfort zone is no small chore! Trust me, I’ve learned this first hand. I can say that when all’s said and done it’s worth it!” ― Josh Hinds

Comfort Zone Quotes To Give You Courage To Go After Your Dreams

96. “Fear and anxiety many times indicate that we are moving in a positive direction, out of the safe confines of our comfort zone, and in the direction of our true purpose.” ― Charles F. Glassman

97. “Each one of us has a comfort zone. The problem comes when we are unwilling to leave it.” ― Bill Courtney

98. “The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place.” ― Helen Keller

99. “To get better you have to step out of your comfort zone. You can’t do the same things you’ve always done & improve.” ― Jordan Burroughs

100. “You can choose courage or you can choose comfort. You cannot have both.” ― Brene Brown

101. “The best way to come out of our comfort zone is, not to create one.” ― Sukant Ratnakar

102. “The comfort zone takes our greatest aspirations and turns them into excuses for not bothering to aspire.” ― Peter McWilliams

103. “If I didn’t or missed my chance then let me clarify, / you are my comfort zone… it’s true / the best way for me to relax / from all of the stressors in my life / is to drift away in my thoughts… of you.” ― Melissa Valeria Greer

104. “Somebody once said, ‘Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone.’ Everything you could possibly want.” ― Jennifer Aniston

105. “Each time you try something for the first time you will grow-a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of empowerment.” ― Annette White

Comfort Zone Quotes to Encourage Personal Growth

106.”Your comfort zone is a place where you keep yourself in a self-imposed imprisonment.” ― Les Brown

107. “Comfort is the enemy of progress.” ― Tony Robbins

108. “You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ― Roy T. Bennett

109. “Our comfort zones can be our greatest enemy to our potential.” ― David Cottrell

110. “I want to be tested beyond my comfort zone. I don’t want to be safe if it is more interesting to be dangerous.” ― Nicole Kidman

111. “You need to push yourself, put yourself in uncomfortable situations rather than stick to your comfort zone.” ― Gwenno

112. “Most of us die with our music underplayed…We should try to step out of our comfort zones and do the things we’re capable of.” ― Mary Kay Ash

113. “I want to push myself to be brave and out of my comfort zone, but I guess I stay in my comfort zone knowing I have my family close by.” ― Lissie

114. “Success is on the other side of your comfort zone.” ― Orrin Woodward

115. “There is a percentage of people who want to be a little bit outside their comfort zone and I am one of them, someone who lives on the edge.” ― Alain Robert

Which of these comfort zone quotes can you relate to?

Stepping out of our comfort zone on a regular basis takes bravery and a willingness to stumble and pick ourselves back up.

If we live our lives entirely in our comfort zone, we miss out on thrills and experiences that life can give us.

We do NOT have to be good or perfect – we need only try.

If we try, even if we are far from perfect, we learn something.

Only then can we improve on ourselves for the future.