In this episode the Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz explore the concept of stretching beyond our habitual comfort zones—whether in personal life, professional development, or leadership. Through vivid, relatable stories—like attending a loud concert after years of avoiding it, or stepping into a large networking event despite being an introvert—they show how consciously challenging comfortable routines can yield unexpected rewards such as new relationships, fresh opportunities, and personal growth. They emphasize starting small—perhaps with a smile, light small talk, or choosing one slightly uncomfortable action to take—and then building from there. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-awareness in recognizing when "comfort" becomes stagnation, the value of surrounding yourself with constructive challengers instead of "yes-people," and the power of adopting lifelong learning and an open mind toward new people, technologies, or perspectives. Ultimately, they remind listeners that while pushing through discomfort feels hard at first, the payoff is increased confidence, momentum, and the satisfying realization that “I can do this.”JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Dr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved