One of my clients sent me this simple little poem some time ago. She didn't write it, but she felt it summed up her work predicament pretty well (she has since left that job, giving up the "golden handcuffs" it offered her, and has made the choice to pursue a job that better matches her personality, her values, and her health priorities).
How might these words be relevant for you?
My Comfort Zone- A Poem
(Author Unknown)
I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I couldn't fail:
The same four walls and "busywork" were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like "fulfillment", "fun" and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn't let my life go by just watching others "win".
I held my breath; I stepped outside, and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye...and closed and locked the door.
If you are in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out,
Remember that all "winners" were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile: success is there for you!
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And in the more refined words of Goethe:
" Knowing is not enough: we must apply.
Willing is not enough: we must do".
You will find me at stand H8. 
