We often find ourselves in “long shot” situations, yet the story you’ll discover in this episode encouraging reminder of what’s possible when you start with who you are, honor your uniqueness, and stick your neck out to grow beyond what you thought was possible and beyond your reach—like a fish learning to climb a tree or a giraffe learning to ride in a raft—stretching your comfort zone and moving instead into your growth zone. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:15 Joke about a giraffe in a horse race
00:33 Insight about long shots
01:26 Positive news story about a community that rallied together to save a herd of giraffes
03:22 Insight about sticking our neck out to help others, even when it means stretching our comfort zone
04:30 Reflection
04:46 Wrap up
LINKS & REFERENCES
- Corbley, A. (2020, December 7). “After intense flooding, giraffes are being brought to safety in custom rafts built by community.” Retrieved by https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/giraffes-rescued-from-flooding-island-by-boat/
- https://savegiraffesnow.org/
HOST
Jonas Cain is a Human Performance Consultant, Positivity Coach, Learning Experience Designer, and Facilitator of Fascination. Through his company, Hashtag Positivity, he helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for individual, team, and organizational growth.
MUSIC
“Safety Net” by Riot
“Lightning Bugs” by Geographer
“A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones
Read the Transcript
https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/stick-your-neck-out
TAGS
Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News
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