Throughout Comfortably Uncomfortable, there are references to and quotes from other writers. These, as is obvious from their inclusion in the book, informed and helped explain the philosophy that shapes my approach to personal growth. Some I sought out to support a...

Set the pace of the day. Don’t let the day set the pace. For today, don’t let other people’s drama or lack of planning set the pace. Don’t let deadlines or pressure from what other people think set the pace. Don’t let your desire to be recognized or productive or...