10. What’s Your Relationship with Growth, Really?

Episode 10: What’s Your Relationship with Growth, Really? 

🎙 Host: Nathan Pearce

📅 Episode Release Date: Feb 18th, 2025

Episode Summary 

Growth is exhilarating—and terrifying. But real growth doesn’t happen when things feel easy; it happens when you push past your comfort zone and face the things that scare you. In this episode, we dive deep into what it truly means to grow and challenge ourselves, not just in small, comfortable ways but in bold, transformative ones.

I share my own experiences—from my first nerve-wracking public speaking gig to extreme sports, and even my latest adventure: performing as the Mouse King in The Nutcracker! These moments of discomfort taught me that fear doesn’t disappear—it’s a signal that you’re on the edge of something great.

We’ll explore:

✅ Why true growth feels uncomfortable—and why that’s a good thing.

✅ How fear is a sign you’re on the right path.

✅ The importance of running toward discomfort instead of away from it.

✅ How to challenge yourself in ways that fit your journey, whether big or small.

Key Takeaways 

🔹 Growth isn’t about comfort; it’s about courage.

🔹 Fear never goes away—you just get better at confronting it.

🔹 The things that scare you most might be the exact things that change your life.

🔹 You don’t have to race motorcycles or perform ballet, but you do need to do something that pushes you.

Reflection Questions 

💭 When was the last time you truly stepped outside your comfort zone?

💭 What’s one thing that scares you—but excites you at the same time?

💭 How can you intentionally invite discomfort into your life to accelerate your growth?

Action Step 

🎯 Pick one challenge this week that makes you nervous. It could be as small as speaking up in a meeting or as big as trying something you’ve always wanted to do but have been too afraid to start. Commit to doing it.

Resources & Links 

🔗 rfsh.co/mindset – Learn how to push past fear and grow intentionally.

🔗 rfsh.co/newsletter – Share your growth challenge with me!

Join the Conversation 

📩 I’d love to hear how you’re pushing yourself! Send me a message or tag me on social media with your personal growth story.

💡 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps others find the podcast and start their own growth journey!

Until next time, keep pushing those boundaries and embrace the discomfort—that’s where the magic happens. 🎧🔥💪