Do you know why Japan is such an advanced nation despite being razed to the ground in World War II? The main reason behind this achievement is the realization among the people that working out of their comfort zones is always beneficial in the long run.

1. Landmark Forum encourages
you to step out of your comfort
zone

2. Do you know why Japan is such an advanced nation
despite being razed to the ground in World War II? The
main reason behind this achievement is the realization
among the people that working out of their comfort zones
is always beneficial in the long run. It can give you trouble
in the initial stages, but it is truly beneficial to go out of
your comfort zone if you wish to become successful in life.
Landmark Forum harps on such insightful teachings in
their courses.

3. A small incident can help you understand things
better. This incident occurred in a remote fishing
village in Japan. The main occupation of the
people in the village was fishing. Everyone
including the womenfolk was engaged in this
activity.

4. The men used to venture into the seas every day
to get their catch. The women had their work cut
out as well. They had to clean the fish and make
them ready for sale. They used to carry the fish
to nearby towns and villages to sell these fishes
as well.

5. Sometimes, they had to cross dangerous roads to reach
the cities and towns. One day they got delayed in a town
and it became night as they embarked on the return
journey. Hence, they had to camp by the hillsides. There
were beautiful gardens with the fragrant smell of flowers
all around. The women decided to spend the night at this
place.

6. There was a cool breeze blowing all around. The entire
area was heavenly. However, the women could not
catch a wink of sleep. They tossed and turned around
until an older woman suggested to the others that they
should keep their fish baskets by the their side while
sleeping.

7. Immediately, the women dozed off on doing so because
they were accustomed to the odor of the fish. The sweet
smell of flowers could not induce them to sleep while the
foul smell of fish could. Can you guess the reasons for
the same?

8. This is because sleeping with the smell of fish all around
them was their comfort zone.. When you place them out
of their zone, they struggled to find their bearings. This
was in spite of the surrounding being heavenly. The
sweet smell of flowers would have put anyone to sleep
but not these fisherwomen.

9. This is what happens when you are asked to work out of your
comfort zone. You struggle. However, one should not give up
under any circumstances. There will be tough times but you will
triumph in the end. The results of working out of your comfort
zone can be stupendous. You can get creative and learn to
manage things on your own. You become independent and
hence, develop clarity of thought. This will bring out your hidden
talent and make it flower under the most trying circumstances.

10. Landmark Forum encourages you to come out of the comfort
zone and prsoper. This can strengthen your resolve and make
you a better human being capable of taking the rough with the
smooth.