What is your typical response to doing something new and unfamiliar?

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What is your typical response to doing something new and unfamiliar?

by Allison Mack Posted July 23, 2007 16:00:12

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“If you want to take your mission in life to the next level, if you’re stuck and you don’t know how to rise, don’t look outside yourself. Look inside. Don’t let your fears keep you mired in the crowd. Abolish your fears and raise your commitment level to the point of no return, and I guarantee you that the Champion Within will burst forth to propel you toward victory.”
- Bruce Jenner

I find this quote so incredibly inspiring! I realized that I have only ever really done what feels comfortable in my life. I have never put myself in a position where I’m doing something that I have never done before. I have done this knowingly because the idea of looking like I don’t know what I am doing scares the heck out of me. After realizing this, I feel that limiting myself is ridiculous!

I am just shooting myself in the foot because… how can I ever grow if I never challenge myself. How can I ever know the depths of me if I spend my whole life skimming the surface and doing what is comfortable. So, I have decided to branch out. I will be...

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+2 raves Lydia July 23, 2007 16:51:04 (edited)

Answered: None of the above
Even though I'm afraid or hesitant, I do my best to be more confident. Venturing out into the unknown, meeting people, learning and seeing new things...is what makes life even more interesting and worth living. It would be boring without challenges.
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small girl September 11, 2008 03:06:16

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
Lexie September 02, 2008 15:35:48

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
moderated...
blackbird December 29, 2007 02:36:23

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
watch and learn from others who have similar experience, always calculate the risk, and make sure you run again when you fail.
daydreamer22688 August 12, 2007 03:53:18

Answered: I like my comfort zone, I rarely do new things
I find I do this with acting, I stopped acting to ride horses in 6th grade and felt that I am not good enough to do it. I'm going into film for school and I am trying to be behind the camera even though I truly want to be the one in front of it, but I don't believe I am good enough, also because I am extremely self-concious and don't believe I am beautiful enough to be in front of the camera.
lois003 August 10, 2007 10:47:35

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
I love to try new things even if i'm scared at the beginning. I see for/against and i go! This year (im September) i'm going to try and i'm very excited. I will do the better i can (i don't know if it's English...sorry i don't speak English very very well). I'll use my strengh at 200%...it's an opportunity to me and i don't want to miss that.
Daniel87 August 09, 2007 08:44:14

Answered: I dive head first
Dive headfirst into unfamiliar situations, it will strenghten your self-confidence and you as a person. That way you will be able to handle any unknown situation you all of a sudden might be in.
Melissa August 08, 2007 14:43:48

Answered: I like my comfort zone, I rarely do new things
Definatey, I stick to my comfort zone unfortunately. Well, accept for very rare occassions.....
Dilly August 08, 2007 03:13:31

Answered: I dive head first
You only live once, may as well make the best of it!
kennymit August 07, 2007 02:31:33

Answered: Undecided
It depends on who I am hanging around...if it is a girl..I am a fool lol...anybody else...I tend to act too cool for it..haha....
Saberla August 06, 2007 21:45:58

Answered: I procrastinate
I should try new things. But, I've never riden on a ride that looks too scary or riden on an airplane. I've never dived off a diving board or rock climbed to the very top....even when its only 20 feet. You get the piont, right? I'm not a risk taker and after reading Allison's blog, I found out I'm sick of not taking risks, chances, or adventures. One day soon that'll change.
tay tay August 06, 2007 18:34:56

Answered: I dive head first
You'll never know what your missing by staying in your comfort zone.. or if you weight and measure your options.. you've just gotta jump right in and live your life.... just be careful while doing so....
KVac August 06, 2007 05:03:46

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
Happy belated Birthday Allison!
Kirk Cable August 06, 2007 01:27:29

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
Knowing that I have to deal with the consequences of any decision I make, I tend to roll over the possible out comes. This is of course dependent on the type of problem. I'm not going to agonize for hours over things not worth my time.
Jake August 05, 2007 19:11:32

Answered: I dive head first
This goes for every thing from everyday things to the good stuff in life like my sports
Ghost August 05, 2007 07:16:32

Answered: I dive head first
Take a shot. If you hate it don't do it you like it stick to it. It's easy. What about you do you think that you should try something before judging it?
sheryl225 August 04, 2007 18:27:54

Answered: None of the above
Or rather a combination of some of the above. Sometimes I consider my options, sometimes I dive in head first
Camilacg August 04, 2007 07:18:07 (edited)

Answered: I dive head first
well, i love trying new things, it's the best way to explore the wonderful things the world shows us. Learning new things, going to the strangest places, meeting new people... that's what makes life an Unforgettable adventure.
Then when you grow older you'll be happy with yourself and you won't regret it.
Camilacg
Joliane August 04, 2007 05:04:54

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
My boss calls me Miss "Yes, but", there is always a "but", but i don't think she's ever going to understand that i always give an argument, i think about the pros and cons.
riss August 02, 2007 19:00:55

Answered: I dive head first
your'e so amazing allison you rock.
malp2007 August 01, 2007 17:20:13

Answered: I dive head first
Hola. Me llamo Marco Antonio. Vivo en el Ecuador. creo que eres una mujer muy especial y muy talentosa. Es un placer enorme poder escribir esto. espero que lo leas. Ac
<--That guy August 01, 2007 13:23:41

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
I'll try just about anything, so long as it doesn't kill me.
JLVanWAToughest July 31, 2007 15:22:42

Answered: I dive head first
"The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live."
Elbert Hubbard

It really all depends on my state of mind at the moment in time when something arises that will push my boundries. Sometimes you just dont feel like being pushed. Generally speaking though, physically I will try just about anything once. If I enjoy it I'll keep with it. Emotional stuff is a little bit harder to pin down. Everyone hates being hurt. But you grow as a person and are better for it. Plus it is nice to be able to say " I did that " or " that has happend to me " when something is brought up. There is never anything wrong with being a well rounded person.

Getting your limits pushed reveals the real you and you cant know your true self until something comes along and breaks down your protective barriers. So why wait for the inevitable? Dive in head first. If you fall flat on your face, pick yourself up, dust off, go again. Be relentless in your pursuits. Take every breath like its your last. I live my life by this quote " If you take life to seriously, you'll never get out alive. ". That is the best advice I have ever got. When ever I feel like I cant do something I tell myself that and it allows me to overcome just about any obstacle. If you really think about it, what is so wrong with giving ...

"The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live."
Elbert Hubbard

It really all depends on my state of mind at the moment in time when something arises that will push my boundries. Sometimes you just dont feel like being pushed. Generally speaking though, physically I will try just about anything once. If I enjoy it I'll keep with it. Emotional stuff is a little bit harder to pin down. Everyone hates being hurt. But you grow as a person and are better for it. Plus it is nice to be able to say " I did that " or " that has happend to me " when something is brought up. There is never anything wrong with being a well rounded person.

Getting your limits pushed reveals the real you and you cant know your true self until something comes along and breaks down your protective barriers. So why wait for the inevitable? Dive in head first. If you fall flat on your face, pick yourself up, dust off, go again. Be relentless in your pursuits. Take every breath like its your last. I live my life by this quote " If you take life to seriously, you'll never get out alive. ". That is the best advice I have ever got. When ever I feel like I cant do something I tell myself that and it allows me to overcome just about any obstacle. If you really think about it, what is so wrong with giving something your all, pulling out all the stops, and just letting go? There is nothing wrong with it. Its a rush and theres is nothing like the rush of something new. You have to live for those moments and embrace them as the show up. Your life will be all that much more full. For instance in my life. I've writing and telling stories since I can remember. I won an award at 9 and was published at 14 but was always to scared to let myself be exposed to scrutiny and was told writing is not real life and I need to finish school and get a job. I hated the feeling of no one ever knowing me for who I really am. So just a few months ago I left my comfort zone and got in contact with a literary agent. I am now finishing my first screenplay " The Darkest Days ". Its the most liberating feeling I have ever had. I feel like I now know who I am.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
Aristotle

I hope some of that helped. If you would like to talk, I will leave you my e-mail address. Drop me a line, or two.

Joseph L.
JLVanWaToughest@yahoo.com
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SuperScottNJ July 30, 2007 03:01:41

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
New experiences are what give life its unique feel! But if you dive in headfirst to everything new, a lot of lives can be wrecked in the process. A lot of things can have negative consequences. But assuming the new experience is a positive one, why not? A friend of mine runs a leadership camp and told the story of how his friend took him to local wrestling match- think WWE but a heck of a lot more local. Apparently it cost ten bucks to get in, and despite his expectations, he had a lot of fun! So his motto is, if you can do it for less than ten bucks, why not?
MIEL! July 29, 2007 20:46:53

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
Well,........................... It seriously depends on what the new and unfamiliar thing is! I'm not completely mundane, however, I like to weight the pros and cons of new things before diving in head-first! I think that most ppl. feel that way, wouldn't you say? No one's gonna do something outta blue unless they're high! :)
danymack July 29, 2007 05:56:38

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
HAPPY BIRTHDAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cer9ss July 28, 2007 05:50:00

Answered: Undecided
I think it really depends of the context and how huge is the wish of breaking the personal rules.
pdrohenrick July 27, 2007 23:13:41

Answered: I'm afraid to try new things
Well what can i say? Sometimes I see life passing by through my eyes.... I gotta move...
katie July 27, 2007 19:19:22

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
i always think of the options on the new things i haven't done before
AMarie July 27, 2007 14:49:26

Answered: Undecided
It's a combination of the above. My comfort zone is nice at times and when I start to procrastinate because of it, it's usually because I'm somewhat afraid to try new things and then finally when I'm tired of feeling stuck and start the self-searching, either my feet, head or heart is gonna dive first.
Tuono July 26, 2007 20:35:58

Answered: I dive head first
thinking takes to long
Oxymoron July 26, 2007 06:48:38

Answered: I dive head first
though i may be a little wary of some things, trying new stuff isnt one of them! i love to get out there and explore as many possibilities as possible!!!
Royalty July 25, 2007 22:32:24

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
I sometimea get a thrill in trying something new
kneo July 25, 2007 20:29:47

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
I weigh my opitions to make sure that I am prepared to try something new.
jerell July 25, 2007 20:26:23

Answered: None of the above
It really depends on what it is. I'm not afraid of a damn thing, except falling in love. I know that sounds lame, but it's true. It's really hard to trust someone on such a deep level. To share your most personal thoughts and feelings. This is a fear I'd like to beat the hell out of one day.

Jerell
Sam July 25, 2007 19:56:18

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
I usually do things that I've done before because familiarities come as a great comfort to me. But lately I've been trying new things, acting like I have so much to do but so little time. You can learn a lot about yourself in frightening situations. If you back out your a coward. If you dive in your likely to come out a different person.
CLAUDE July 25, 2007 04:18:41

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
I am curious but a conservative person. If I try something, I want have all the informations. In your case Allison, you have 130 episodes of Smallville experiences and 19 future episodes to study the work of different directors. I am happy for you.
John July 25, 2007 01:04:21

Answered: I dive head first
I love learning and doing new things, much more so than repeating things I already know how to do. If I could lead any kind of life, I would live every day in a different place doing a different thing.
Meliss July 24, 2007 23:50:39

Answered: I carefully weigh the options
gotta plan things out, see all sides of things before I act.
Leeze Array July 24, 2007 20:14:49

Answered: I like my comfort zone, I rarely do new things
Hah, I rarely do new things at all... I'm a lot like you Allison, I do things that make me feel comfortable, but I'm willing to change that. I think I'll be able to try and do new things once I become an Actress. Sounds like a good opportunity, wouldn't you say so?
JJ July 24, 2007 14:05:41

Answered: I dive head first
I'm alway's up for trying something new. I'm a bit of a risk taker. But there are sometime's when I carefully weigh the options,but that doesn't happen too often.