124 Practicing at The Outer Edges of Your Ability124 Practicing at The Outer Edges of Your Ability
You're Sober! Now What?
Tamar Medford talks about practising at the edge of your ability, linking purpose, discomfort and tiny extra steps to growth in recovery and business. Her own stories of podcasting, entrepreneurship and book writing illustrate how pushing a little further each time can reshape what feels possible.
22:33•12 Aug 2021
Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone in Recovery and Business
Episode Overview
- Visualise your skills as a circle and practise consistently at the outer edge where things feel uncomfortable.
- When a task gets hard, commit to doing one small extra step instead of stopping.
- Clarifying your purpose can make it easier to push through fear and stay committed to long-term goals.
- Struggle while learning is a sign your brain is growing; repetition helps new skills become natural.
- Investing time and money into personal development increases commitment and follow-through.
“When things start to get tough… just do one little thing more. It doesn't matter how small it is. Take one step further.”
Ever wondered what it takes to push past your comfort zone in recovery and business? This episode follows Tamar Medford as she talks about "practicing at the outer edges of your ability" and then nudging yourself just a bit further. Speaking directly to people in recovery who feel "meant for more", Tamar uses a simple image: a circle representing your current skills and knowledge.
The outer edge is where things start to feel uncomfortable – heavier weights at the gym, harder projects at work, tougher conversations in relationships. She explains how staying at that edge and taking "one little thing more" grows the circle over time, turning scary territory into familiar ground. Tamar shares candid stories from dieting, gym routines, relationships, and corporate work, showing how she used to quit as soon as things got hard.
The shift came when she "discovered [her] purpose" and became more driven by passion than fear. From launching a podcast while feeling "scared shitless" to learning email opt-ins, websites and online courses through a mastermind, she shows how repeated small risks build confidence and resilience. She also talks about neuroplasticity and why struggling with new skills is actually a sign that the brain is learning, even when it feels frustrating.
Writing her first book is another big example: battling limiting beliefs, relying on support, and eventually finding that the second book felt far easier because her "circle" had already expanded. The tone is warm, honest and slightly cheeky, aimed at people in recovery who are curious about purpose, business, and pushing past old limits. If you’re wondering how to stretch yourself without burning out, this conversation might spark the next tiny step beyond your current edge.
What’s one small move you’re willing to make beyond your comfort zone today?
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