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Dharma Lab | Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Comfort isn't the goal.

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Jul 24, 2026
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“Get out of your comfort zone.”

It’s one of the most common pieces of advice you’ll hear if you want to grow. We say it about careers, relationships, exercise, and learning new skills. But what if we’ve misunderstood what it really means?

For most people, getting out of your comfort zone means doing something outwardly challenging. Giving a presentation. …

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