Dear reader,
Thank you for being a part of the larger Network Capital community and engaging with our online and offline programming. 2023 has been a memorable year for us.
To conclude the year with reflection and introspection, we have a bunch of interesting salons and a fellowship planned —
Salon: Modern Love, Friendship and “Workism” on December 20, 2023
Get your first draft ready on December 23, 2023
Career Transition Fellowship on December 28 and 29, 2023
Salon: The World in 2024 on January 6, 2024.
As you join in for these, please note that we also have a holiday discount available for the next week. With this you can get 20% of on your Network Capital subscription.
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On the note of new year and growth, today’s newsletter explores the idea of ‘the discomfort zone’.
In a world that often urges us to seek comfort and avoid challenges, Farrah Storr's "The Discomfort Zone" serves as a refreshing manifesto, urging readers to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. As the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan UK and the author of this compelling self-help book, Storr combines personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and practical advice to guide us through the discomforts that pave the way to success.
Storr's work is not just an exhortation to endure discomfort but a guide on how to leverage it for personal and professional development. The author advocates for the cultivation of a discomfort mindset, encouraging readers to view challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth. By reframing our perspective, Storr suggests, we can harness the power of discomfort to propel ourselves forward.
Lessons from "The Discomfort Zone" by Farrah Storr: