Nick HutchisonFounder and CEO, BookThinkers

THE COMFORT ZONE 📚 @Powerofpositivity

18 Apr 2023 · 1 min

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In this personal monologue, Nick Hutchison reflects on his past immersion in hustle culture, describing how he once worked 80‑hour weeks that led to severe burnout. He contrasts that with his current lifestyle, where he limits his work to 30–40 hours per week, stays within his comfort zone, and finds happiness while still gently pushing its boundaries for growth. Hutchison recommends the book The Comfort Zone by Kristen Butler, noting that the author overcame rock‑bottom burnout by learning to navigate emotions, craft a strong vision, and practice manifestation, enabling her to remain in her comfort zone while achieving success. He encourages viewers to read the book for similar strategies.

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I can't believe that I used to tell my friends and family, oh, 40 hours a week? I remember my first part-time job. That's because I subscribed to the hustle culture. I was working 80 hours a week, burning the candle at both ends, and as a result, I totally burnt out. Nowadays, I work 30, 40 hours a week max, and I enjoy the passage of time. I'm aligned with what I do, and I stay inside of my comfort zone, not outside of it. Now, that doesn't mean that I'm not constantly expanding, flirting at that boundary, and growing as a human being. But I sit inside of my comfort zone and that makes me happy. So this book, The Comfort Zone by author Kristen Butler, can help you do the same thing. She was at rock bottom, burned out, but then realized that by practicing things like how to navigate your emotions properly, how to create a strong vision, how to manifest properly, she was able to stay in her comfort zone and find success. So if you're looking for those things, make sure you check out this book.