Why Doing One New, Scary Thing a Day Should Be Your New Habit

Why Doing One New, Scary Thing a Day Should Be Your New HabitWhy Doing One New, Scary Thing a Day Should Be Your New HabitIn the old times, people would send out ships- or, more literally, missives or investment money or goods or loved ones- and wait for something to come back to them. Some ships, and their corresponding goods, would never come back, lost or wrecked in a storm. But some would come back with untold treasures and gold aboard. Even though there was risk involved, sending out ships was the only way they could possibly return with gold. If you didnt send your ship, there would be no option of treasure coming into port.This idea, I believe, is pretty applicable to our careers and lives today, too. I first learned about the concept from Chellie Campbells The Wealthy Spirit, and I have since adapted the concept and defined a ship to be anything thats outbound and new. For example, I was a concert pianist before I became an accidental entrepreneur- chemical-filled body lotion s were giving me allergic reactions, so I began to concoct my own all-natural versions in my Manhattan kitchen. As I began to share them with stores and spas, I first started using the ship concept Each day, Id send out ships to potential customers, the media, and more. People started to ask me how I was able to gain success quickly, and so I founded Savor the Success, a womens business network. Today Ive mentored thousands of women to send out their ships- and the gold thats returned has been everything from Today Show appearances and million-dollar sales to new partnerships and even lifelong friendships.So what about you? If you want to apply for a new job, a ship could be sending off your resume to a dream company- even if it doesnt have a position listed- or asking an interesting contact for an informational interview. If you want to get PR for your startup or freelance business, it could be sending out a pitch or signing up for a class on how to do it. You can even apply this t o your personal life If you want to go on a great date, it could be messaging a potential love interest or asking a friend to make an introduction. In short, a ship is simply taking the proactive first step and putting an ask or idea out there. Of course, sending out ships can be intimidating (by its very definition, a ship has to sail through uncharted waters), which is why we often stay in the status quo and keep our ships at home. Plus, theres no guarantee what might come back as a response. Maybe nothing But maybe something- something big- and youll never know if you dont try. So heres my challenge to you Commit to sending out one to three ships every single day. Over time, this will change your career, your business, and your life, more than any other resolution can. Better yet, the more you do it, the easier it will start to feel. At first, you might send out easy ships- something akin to a ship that only sails across the harbor and back. But as you graduate to larger ships th at explore big oceans, youll start to dream of bigger ideas- and the rewards that come back will be bigger and better than you could have ever dreamed.Photo of woman looking at water courtesy of Shutterstock.