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How Discomfort Can Lead to Success The things that make you nervous are often what helps you achieve the most.

By Nina Zipkin

Goals are never achieved by being complacent.

THINQACTION's Antonio Neves says that the surest way to get out of a rut is to take yourself out of your comfort zone. How do you do it? Make that phone call you were putting off, apply to that incubator or post that blog. Whatever it is, just try -- what have you got to lose?

For more leadership tips, check out the video below.

Related: 3 Creative Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneur Staff

Staff Writer. Covers leadership, media, technology and culture.

Nina Zipkin is a staff writer at Entrepreneur.com. She frequently covers leadership, media, tech, startups, culture and workplace trends.

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