Stepping out of the comfort zone.  It’s what all entrepreneurs do.  One of my business coaches says that if we learn to live outside of the comfort zone all the time, then we become comfortable with the discomfort, and our life expands in richness of all kinds.  We’ll, I hope that true, because I am preparing to head to Tucson, Arizona for a charity baseball game, and I am uncomfortable; I’ve been booked as a celebrity player… that label alone can make me slightly uneasy, but the real discomfort stems from the fact that I don’t, and have never, played baseball.  Say it with me, “Yikes.”  Are baseball uniforms cute on girls?  I sure hope so… because, although I am athletic, I am not a ball player, and this will not be pretty. 

It’s for a great cause, though:  Tu Nidita (www.tunidita.org) a Tucson area non-profit organization that provides support through emotional, educational, social and spiritual support to children and their families as they deal with serious illness or death.  We’ll be playing with the Tucson Toros, at Hi Corbett Field.

There are some great people with great hearts associated with this event.  I guess my discomfort is no big deal when I look at the big picture of helping these kids.

So, my lesson to learn from this might be to accept that discomfort that my coach talked about, and focus on the big picture… on the riches. In business there might be the literal riches, or financial abundance, but the bigger driving force are the spiritual and emotional riches that stem from sharing your message with those who need it.

That’s why I love what I do; I help my clients get their message out there and better the world.  Corny maybe, but it’s true.  The discomfort often associated with appearing on camera is what I guide my clients through, so that the riches can flow ASAP when that message is delivered with excellence! How fun is that? 

I’ve got to just have fun with this game… I am sure there will be video to be used as comic relief after the event!  Have a fun weekend, and if you are in Tucson… come root us on!