It’s almost the end of 2011! I hope that things have been great for you overall this year. The world atmosphere is high and everyone seems excited and looking forward to 2012!

Like always, it’s that time of the year we usually pause for a while and reflect and how the year has been for each one of us – the good, the bad, the bittersweet…

But I’m going to ask you something different: What things have you done out of YOUR comfort zone this year?

If you want to thrive in anything, or as a person or as a team, it means doing things that force you to step out of your comfort zone. If you do the same routine without breaking a sweat, over and over again… no, you’re not getting the same results. Instead you will regress. You either grow or decay; there is no in-between.

At the start of this year, I went from setting “annual resolutions” to chunking my goals into a quarterly basis. I am happy to say that I’ve set out to hit all of them. Yes, ALL. I set goals that challenged me to go out of my norm without being overwhelmed by ‘over-planning’.

Here are a few highlights I’ve done out of my comfort zone throughout 2011:

1. Went to the US (for the first time) for Affiliate Summit West in January!
The long hours of flight was a put off, however what felt discouraging was I tried to apply for a visa to the States almost 5 years ago but it was declined.

Determined to make another attempt, this time I tried the tedious process again… and finally it was approved! I finally met some of the American marketers face-to-face… and for the first time ever!

2. Gym training (9 months and continuing!)
Years of burning midnight oil and slouching at the computer table resulted in fats accumulated at the tummy, and a bad posture. So that decided it. So I went with my personal trainer and I started gymming on the average of 3 times a week.

At the initial stage, I thought of quitting many times when the going got tough but I hung on in the best interest of my long term health. And hey, it’s been 9 months since I’ve started, and I have never felt better about my health and body!

3. Skydived!
On the contrary, I didn’t choose to take part in this extreme sport for the thrills. Ask me just a year ago and I said I will NEVER do it. I am extremely terrified of heights.

So why did I go ahead and risk death from above when I have a whole life ahead of me? For one big reason: I wanted to break my mental barriers. And to be triply sure, I went for it… 3 times! (and I survived!)

4. Travelled to more than 5 different countries! (9 actually)
The past 2 years, I kept telling myself (part of the ‘New Year resolution’ thingie) that I would travel to at least 5 different countries that year. I would wind up going to 3 or 4 tops.

So this time around I was going to stick to what I’ve said and make it happen. And it’s nice to know I outdone my goal this year, and might as well make up for the previous 2 years.

What Things Have You Done For Yourself Or Your Business This Year That Was Outside The Luxury Of Your Comfort Zone? Share With Everyone In The Comments Section Below!

(Your accomplishments does not have to be necessarily business or finance related. If you did something that required going out your usual way I’d really like to hear!)

P.S. By the way, I’ve bought next year’s calendar and great news: the calendar didn’t stop at 21st December 2012! So happy New Year, 2012 will be amazing… if you choose to make it!

P.P.S. Just a quick and final reminder that my Internet Business Cloning Program has just 1 final slot left and it will close at the turn of the New Year!