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Friday, April 24, 2009
The comfort zone
In everyday life we often hear about one’s comfort zone: A set of environments and behaviors with which one is comfortable. Inside the walls of familiarity, one feels safe, the memory of past rewards can be so comforting. Just stick to what you are good at and nothing can go wrong. After all one needs to focus, focus, focus… Right?
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