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!
Hot on JVZoo!
Great to hear that you accomplished several of your personal goals this past year. I need to start going to the gym too, and 5 new countries would be great to visit. I don’t know about the skydiving part though. Best of luck in 2012.
You don’t have to make my accomplishments your goals, just challenge yourself to leave the comfort zone! Best of everything to you too.
I’ve taken the necessary steps to become an Affiliate Marketer. . .with a 12 month committment to getting my new business up and profitable ASAP.
The new people I’ve met are vary upbeat and positive and. . .helpful. Happy New Year!
Cpt. Mikie
Great to see you’ve been doing a lot of amazing things this year. I am fairly new to making money online. I’m not up for extreme stuffs but I’m really determined to make this work for me. Hope to seek your guidance.
Happy New Year to you Edmund!
Hey Edmund
Been some time since we last met at Helipad! Thanks for sharing those milestones of events that you have achieved during 2011!
Personally, I would also like to travel to US or some other places to attend events to meet up some of our marketers friends for the 1st time to mingle and hang out with them in-person.
One of the things in 2011 that I have done was to attend Money & You event held in KL that is a kickass, total life changing event responsible for many people’s successes.
I acquired a strengthening and broadening of my mindset, business principles, and also made connections with many people from all walks of life (senior management in companies, business owners, employees) from places like Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Hong Kong, etc. In 2012, part of my business with my partner Aiden Chong gonna revolve around these connections that were made there too.
Wishing you a wonderful 2012 Edmund! Hope to be able to see you around soon!
Cheers,
Lester
Lester,
Seemed like not long ago! Wish I had stayed longer. Awesome, I am looking out for you and Aiden in the IM world!
I love to follow your footsteps Edmund! This year is very nice to start…
Dear Edmund,
When I read your text, I see myself when I was young. I started as a truck driver. My goal was to become the boss of a similar company. During the 15 years (study at work, etc.), I fulfilled my goal and became chief manager of the company with 1500 trucks and buses. Everyone must have a his goal. Otherwise, life is just an empty husk of a banana. Today I am 75 years old, but I still work (also with your help) on the Internet with the sale of MRR products.
To the New Year I wish you good luck, health (although, as we say on the Titanic were all healthy, but only a few have had lucky), and many successes in your work.
Have a great New Year.
Vladimir from Prague
Vladimir,
Now that is seriously badass! My respect and props to you.
Happy New Year!
Hi Edmund,
so i’ve decided i’m going to concentrate on one thing at a time & actually finish what i started 
. Things have started well as i have just made my first affiliate sale, lets hope its the start of things to come.
hope all is well, last year for me was one big information overload
All the very best
Gaz
Gaz,
It always is when you’re starting out. Been there and I know how it feels. Wait, I am still there actually… because I’m still learning new stuffs everyday!
Congratulations, the first sale is always the most memorable and it will be the first of the many!
I’d start with anything to do with building my mailing list because with a list, I’m in a better position to negotiate and there are more avenues for income.