Shattering Plateaus (Because Comfort Is a Sneaky Liar)

There’s a moment in every transformation where life whispers, “You’ve done enough.” You’ve lost the weight. You’ve stopped the drinking. You’ve healed the heartbreak. You’ve built the business. You’re fit, functional, and mostly sane. And suddenly… you stall. Not because you can’t grow—but because comfort has quietly moved in and started whispering the “let’s play small again” voice. Ask me how I know? I’ve overcome physical limits, mental battles, and identity shifts I never thought possible—and yet I know there’s a continuously evolving version of me waiting. One who is a very fit athlete, building meaningful wealth, running businesses that support many, and still laughing her way through it all. Growth didn’t end when I “arrived.” It just changed gears.

Plateaus and glass ceilings aren’t signs you’re done—they’re signs you’re ready for your next version. Eckhart Tolle reminds us that identity is fluid, not fixed. The moment we cling to who we were, we stop becoming who we could be. I know because I feel a pang of cringe when I hear myself saying “I lost a lot of weight”. That was several years ago and I have not been that version of my self for a long time. Continuous transformation isn’t about dissatisfaction; it’s about curiosity. It’s asking, “What’s possible now that wasn’t before?” Spoiler: the answer is usually “more than you can imagine.”

Here’s where we get fooled: we think next-level growth requires next-level suffering or next level fear – like we did before. It doesn’t. It requires next-level honesty. Am I training at my edge or coasting on past wins? Am I building from vision or from habit? Am I thinking big enough to scare myself just a little? Growth doesn’t need drama—it needs intention. And maybe a good workout fit and a great journal session.

Want to shatter your own plateau? Try this:

• Identify one area where you’ve gotten comfortable and call it out (no shame, just facts).
• Ask: What would 10% braver look like here or 10X braver? Train harder. Think bigger. Speak up once more than usual.
• Upgrade one daily habit to match your next identity—not your old one. Do 1 thing that scares you a little – puts that knot in your stomach – breathe and do it anyway.
• Surround yourself with people who make your goals feel normal, not ridiculous.
• Tell one person about your goal and get accountable. Give it a timeline and report back.

The truth is, there is no final version of you—only the next one. And that’s the good news. Continuous transformation is how we stay alive, curious, and deeply fulfilled. You don’t shatter ceilings by force. You outgrow them. Then you look back, smile, and realize the view just keeps getting better.

- Kim