About this quote

He's nudging someone to move beyond safety and into a better life. It makes the point that escape or relief isn't the finish line. Think of it as an invitation to take one more deliberate step rather than drift. Pick a clear next move and commit to it today.

When to use it

• After she handed in her resignation from a toxic company, I said, "You've gotten out — are you willing to go a little further and apply for that leadership role?"
• At a recovery meeting after his first month clean, his sponsor asked, "You've made it this far; will you take the extra step and build a daily plan to keep going?"
• When my friend finally immigrated with only a backpack, I told him, "Okay, you made it here — are you willing to push a bit more and enroll in language classes?"
• After rehab for his knee injury, the coach looked him in the eye and said, "If you've regained mobility, will you go a little further and stick to the rehab schedule?"