It's very easy to be comfortable, it takes minimal to no effort and it feels great! Who doesn't love binging some cheesy tv show, whilst eating Ben & Jerry's cookie dough ice cream after you've finished your 6 hour shift? It's easy 🤷‍♂️ However, your comfort zone is a very dangerous place to be in. Let's dive in... 👉 Why is it dangerous to stay in your comfort zone? 👈 Whilst lounging around, all warm and fluffy, in your comfort zone, you're sitting in a false sense of security that everything is ok. You ignore the need to progress as a human and that is only done out of your comfort zone. Staying comfortable will make you complacent, lazy and take away any ambition you once had; you will drift along any which way life decides to take you and you can't do shit about it. People who stay in their comfort zone stay average, or sub average. The average UK salary is £34,900 (pre-tax), the average person can't lift weights, the average person can't run a mile, the average person won't be able to afford their own home, the average person ranks a 7/10 on happiness, the the average person doesn't know how to defend themselves, the average person is afraid of public speaking; you get what I'm trying to say. The AVERAGE person is not impress, and one could argue with how the world is, only just surviving. 👉 Inflation of life 👈 The concept I call "Inflation of Life" explains how life is always progressing and you must progress with it. Inflation rates within an economy rise, which decreases the purchasing power of a currency. For example, if inflation is 5% and your salary isn't going up by 5.1% or more, you're essentially LOSING money. The same with life: if you aren't developing yourself at a substantial rate, life is going to catch up and soon enough eat you up. By the age of 30, you start to naturally lose muscle. If you're not lifting weights and living healthy, you're going to keep decline. You've got to do MORE to not only retain what you have, but to keep growing.

When things are going wrong, people tend to take it to heart and think EVERYTHING is now on the decline... let's think about that. The Stockmarket, looking at a daily timeline, will show great fluctuation. Expand to the whole year, assuming your stock is good, you'll see a much smoother upwards trend; just like life! Don't be disheartened by off-days or stumbles as they are so insignificant in the who timeline of your life. Each bad day has a reason for being bad; perhaps it was external factors or an individual, maybe it was mistakes you made, or you didn't hit your targets. Every reason is a lesson in itself which you should reflect on. Whilst reflecting, get comfortable taking full accountability. Someone else did something? It's your fault for reacting the way you did - it's a hard, but beneficial practise to engrain in you. Bad days are common, they happen, but you can prevent them by learning from mistakes and constantly trying to improve.

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BCE. It's a philosophy that focuses on personal virtue and living in harmony with nature. Stoicism teaches that the path to true happiness and fulfillment lies in understanding what is within our control and what is not, and then focusing our energy on the things we can control, like our thoughts, actions, and emotions. Key principles of Stoicism include: 1. Control What You Can, Accept What You Can't: Stoics believe in focusing on things that are within our control, such as our thoughts, actions, and attitudes, and accepting things that are beyond our control, like external events or other people's opinions. 2. Virtue is the Highest Good: For Stoics, the ultimate goal in life is to live virtuously and be a good person. This involves practicing virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and self-discipline. 3. Emotions and Desires Can Be Managed: Stoicism teaches us not to be ruled by our emotions or desires. Instead, we should use reason and logic to make decisions and respond to challenges. 4. Live in the Present Moment: Stoics emphasize the importance of focusing on the present moment and not dwelling on the past or worrying too much about the future. Stoicism aims to help individuals achieve a sense of inner peace, contentment, and tranquility by freeing them from unnecessary worries, anxieties, and attachments. It encourages personal growth, resilience, and a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. What's its relevance today? Unfortunately in current times men have been stripped of their masculinity, turning them into over-emotional, uncontrolled, weak individuals. The lack of emotional control in men is what creates violent crimes, issues in families and an uncontrollable youth; unfortunately making men less reliable and soft in society. Stoicism's "control what you can, accept what you can't" teachings should be practised by every man who doesn't want to be a weak, overemotional bitch, who ACTUALLY wants to lead, provide and protect.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a pyramid that breaks down what humans need to be happy and fulfilled. Imagine it like a video game, where you've got to unlock each level before you can move on to the next. At the bottom of the pyramid, you've got Physiological Needs. These are your basic survival needs like food, water, sleep, and shelter. Think of it as the starting level in a game where you've got to gather resources to stay alive. Once you've got the basics covered, you move up to Safety Needs. This is where you're looking for security and stability. It's like leveling up and wanting better armor or a safe place to camp without getting attacked. After safety, we've got Social Needs or Love and Belonging. This is all about friendships, relationships, and feeling like you belong somewhere. You're looking to team up with others, make friends, and maybe even find a special someone. Next up is Esteem Needs. At this level, it's about feeling good about yourself. You want recognition, respect, and to achieve things that make you feel proud. It's like earning badges or trophies in your game. Finally, at the top of the pyramid, we've got Self-Actualization. This is the ultimate level where you're striving to be the best version of yourself. You're focused on personal growth, creativity, and reaching your full potential. It's like mastering all the skills and quests in your game. Maslow later added a bonus level called Self-Transcendence, which is about connecting with something bigger than yourself and helping others. Have a think about Maslow's theory and see if you're completing each level of the pyramid. You're missing some? Time to step it up and taking action to create a happier, more fulfilled life! Where are you on the pyramid?