Those butterflies – they’re messengers. Not warning signals. They don’t say “run away.” They whisper, “Pay attention, this matters.”
Most people avoid this feeling. They’ve crafted a comfortable existence where butterflies rarely visit. Security feels good. Predictability feels safe.
But what if those butterflies are indicators of growth? What if they’re signaling the exact moments worth pursuing?
The founder who hesitates before the pitch… The leader contemplating a bold strategic shift… The professional stepping into a role that feels one size too large.
The butterflies arrive precisely when you’re about to cross into territory where something meaningful might happen.
We don’t grow in comfort zones. We grow at the edges where butterflies live.
Those who create extraordinary value don’t accidentally stumble into discomfort – they deliberately seek it. They recognize that fleeting stomach knot as a compass, not a warning.
The alternative? A predictable path through the mundane. No butterflies. No failures. No breakthroughs.
Next time you feel that flutter, don’t retreat. Lean in. It’s not anxiety – it’s anticipation of possibility.
The butterflies aren’t the problem. They’re the point.
