My son is 10 months old and constantly on the move.

Anytime he falls down or struggles with a toy, my initial response is to run to his aid. To wrap him in my arms and cover him in kisses. And then I catch myself—because I know that won’t serve him in the long term.

Because my job isn’t to protect him from discomfort but to teach, empower him how to do uncomfortable things.

As someone who has had many things come “easy” in my life, I have to regularly model this and lean into discomfort myself.

In the past 30 days I have…

• Had a difficult conversation with an employee I deeply admire and respect.

• Ended a high-ROI business contract that was great for the past 3 years but not the right thing for the next 3 years.

• Said NO to a commitment that I was originally a YES to (that I was never fully a hell yes to).

• Returned full throttle to HIIT workouts (aka chest-to-the-ground-burpees) for the first time in over a year.

In the next 30 days I will…

• Parent and household without my partner while he is on the road for his profession.

• Entrust a stranger with childcare so I can run my company.

• Integrate brand new systems and processes that require a huge learning curve but will better support the business.

• Eat better, drink less, and meditate more when it’s easier to NOT do those things in the chaos of life.

I will walk my walk of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Because that’s where the moments of insight occur. That’s where tremendous growth happens.

Where can YOU lean into more discomfort in your life?

Where can your clients lean into more discomfort in theirs?