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Why Hanging Around High Performers Feels Uncomfortable (And Why That’s the Point)
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Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt smaller?
No one said anything.
No one judged you.
But you suddenly felt quieter. More aware. A little behind.
Most people interpret that feeling as intimidation.
It’s not.
It’s information.
The Discomfort Isn’t About Them
When you’re around high performers, the discomfort rarely comes from how they treat you. In most cases, they’re focused on solving problems, not sizing people up.
The discomfort comes from contrast.
Your current pace.
Your current standards.
Your current level of ownership.
The room…
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