How do we keep growing? We need to be clear about where we are going. Our goal has to be bigger than our tendency to stay in the comfort zone, says Scott Stalker, who served in the US Marine Corps for 31 years in senior leadership positions and is now a coach focused on personal development and national security. Take a look: how do the people, information and habits in your life support where you are going? And bring patience and gentleness to your journey. If it doesn't work out today, that doesn't mean anything. What's most important is that you remain committed to the journey you're on.