Personal Statement: I Believe In Disrupting Your Comfort Zone

“Disrupting My Comfort Zone” by Brian Grazer is a short story about a forty-five-year- old man in the entertainment business, who purposely puts himself in rather difficult situations. He is constantly in search for new people to meet that can teach him something new, or challenge his previous beliefs. Grazer goes on to explain the reasoning behind his wacky behavior saying, “Disrupting my comfort zone, bombarding myself with challenging and situations, this is the best way I know to keep growing” (92). In other words, Grazer feels as if he has a need to constantly be developing himself. Challenging himself in this way is the only way he knows how.

So we set off to the campsite only a 10-15 minute drive from Ben nevis for the weekend. It was a beautiful campsite with extraordinary views and lovely people. I was very anxious, but my dad made sure to reassure me that I could achieve anything and take as many stops as I needed. I didn’t sleep well that night too many thoughts

A threshold to a whole new mindset. The question running through my head almost every second before my trip was, “I can still back out of this, right?” That thought was almost always followed by my mind instantly rejecting the idea. The answer was a distinct no; I can’t back out of this. By doing so I would be disappointing my parents, my exchange family, and not to mention throwing away thousands of dollars. So despite the growing dread I told myself I had to go through with the

Over the years I have encountered many road blocks, none of which I hadn’t been able to overcome. My freshman year I had been cut from the volleyball team after working so hard over the summer to improve my skills. I admit, I felt extremely put down by this turn of events but if that had never happened, I wouldn’t have found the sport I love more, cross country. On top of that, I received and application for National Honors Society last year, and I was ecstatic. However, when I didn’t quite make it in, there was a determination in me to find a way to better improve the skills required to qualify to be a part of this amazing group of people. Those events shaped my character deeply. I also had the amazing opportunity to go on a mission trip to

Much to my surprise, it had not taken a lot to convince my dad to let me tag along on a mission trip to Guatemala with him. The company my dad worked for, Family Christian Stores, held multiple mission trips each year to various locations. My dad had already been to Mexico, and was assigned to a group going to Guatemala next. Upon learning that I wanted to go, he assured me that it would not be a trip full of sightseeing or activities, but rather a time to give back to a community in need. After promising that I understood the hard work that would be involved, my dad agreed to let me

Since my freshman year of high school, I have been part of the senior youth council. This past year we took a mission trip where I

I went on my first mission trip when I was thirteen years old. As a child myself, I did not fully understand the inequalities I saw; I merely recognized they were there. I felt a deep empathy for the children who had lived vastly different and harder lives than me. There were kids my own age who wore shoes that were three sizes too small, who walked a mile to school, and who faced constant adversity socially, economically, and personally. I questioned: what made us so different that I would never share a similar experience?

This trip was unlike any other ones.Getting lost at such a big place, was a scary experience. This is a moment, that I will always remember that changed my outlook on people. No matter what, I learned to put the past behind me and be cautious of my surroundings. I guess that it just shows to make sure you know where everyone is at all times because you never know what can and will happen. From this experience, I learned to keep up with my group at all times and make sure I don’t get left behind even if I don’t like the people I’m working with. This time in my life reminds me to keep a watchful

ESSAY 2: Briefly describe a time in which you had to step out of your comfort zone and what you learned from that experience. (max 1,200 characters)

In the fall of 2014 I was presented with the opportunity to go on a missions trip to Zambia. We had a few meetings about this trip and interest grew. Next thing I knew it was March of 2015 and I was headed off to Haiti. Plans had changed but I could never have imagined what great impact this would have on my life.

My youth was devoted to being an example and role model for my family. Something I could never accomplish if not for the summer after my father left. We were invited to a summer camp where I gave my life to Christ. It was only with His help and the guidance of my pastor that I was able to carry such a load at a young age. It wasn’t until I was away at college, that I met and counseled with a new pastor, that I realized I was carrying a burden that should never have been mine to

The author Ralph Waldo wrote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." It is our human nature to adapt to whatever environment we are put in and develop cycles that we do every day. Most of us are afraid of change and what that may do to our lives. Some will go their entire life without pushing their limits and seeing all the amazing things they can do. Is it better to push our limits as human beings or is it better to stay in our comfort zones and just stay happy with who we are? Every person on this planet has the ability to do something wonderful but this will never happen unless we try something new. It is natural for us to be satisfied with our lives as they are right now, most people

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” This was once said by the great author Neale Donald Walsch. Basically stating that by staying in your safe spot you are not getting exposed to the world and new experiences. Shell’s protect turtles, and that is what your comfort zone is. A shell of a turtle that keeps you safe. At times, at moments, it will be your best friend. Other times it is your enemy. Going out of that shell enriches you by exposing you to different sides of life and different ideas. It will open many doors that would’ve never been open. Without trying new things, you remain the same, there is no growth and you won't be able to see the world with an open mind because you didn't expose yourself to new ideas or people. This

Many people are not very open to doing or trying new things they rather stay at their normal way of living. It is important to get out of your normal thing and try something new because it can help you succeed. In the novel, After Summer by Nick earls and the article “ Expand your Comfort Zone” by Z.Hereford both express the same theme getting out of your comfort zone can show your true potential and help you discover new things.

In spring of 2016, my youth group and I began planning a trip to a neighboring city. This wasn’t just any trip however, we were going on a mission. Each of us there were bound and determined to