About this quote

Pushing slightly beyond what feels safe is the fastest way to learn your true limits. Pick one thing you keep shrinking from and add a deliberate extra push. What would happen if fear was a signal to test, not a command to stop? Expect friction or failure. Those outcomes teach you more than staying comfortable ever will.

When to use it

• Before I walked into the investor meeting and asked for a bigger budget, I told myself to risk a bolder number and explain why.
• At the gym I used Crosby's line to go for one heavier set when I wanted to stop at the usual weight.
• When applying to grad schools, I hit submit on the reach program instead of settling for the safer option.
• I quoted it to myself before setting a clear boundary with my sibling — I risked the fight and got honest space back.