Day 2: The Power of Small Risks
On Tuesday, things escalated.
I said yes to:
- Helping a colleague with a task outside my role
- Joining a last-minute Zoom meeting
- Talking to a stranger at a coffee shop who commented on my laptop sticker
None of these were life-changing on their own.
But something shifted.
I started noticing how many opportunities appear in a normal day—and how quickly we dismiss them.
That conversation at the coffee shop?
It turned out the person worked in a field I was curious about.
We exchanged contact info.
That never would have happened if I had stuck to my usual routine.
Day 3: Saying Yes to Discomfort
By Wednesday, the experiment got harder.
Saying yes wasn’t just about convenience anymore—it was about discomfort.
A friend invited me to a small networking event.
I hate networking events.
They feel forced, awkward, and exhausting.
But I had committed to the experiment.
So I went.
And something surprising happened.
Instead of trying to impress people, I focused on being curious. Asking simple questions. Listening more.
By the end of the night, I had:
- Two meaningful conversations
- One potential collaboration
- A reminder that discomfort doesn’t last as long as we think
Lesson from Day 3:
Growth rarely feels comfortable—but it’s rarely as bad as we imagine.
