Why Growth Requires Discomfort: The Truth About Building a Six-Figure Business

Are you ready to elevate your business to six figures and beyond? Success demands more than just desire; it requires a deep commitment to change, discomfort, and action. In this episode of The Consistency Queen, Elsa Morgan reveals the key mindset shifts necessary for high-achieving women to break free from limiting patterns and achieve lasting growth.

If you’re a high achiever striving for legacy, freedom, and impact, this message is for you.

The Reality of Success: Time and Discomfort Are Non-Negotiable

1. Time Is a Precious Commodity

Successful people make decisions differently. While many base decisions on current circumstances, wealthy and successful individuals decide to move despite their circumstances. They don’t wait for the perfect moment; they act to compress time and fast-track results.

🎯 Ask Yourself:

• Are you using your current circumstances as an excuse to stay where you are?
• How can you shift your relationship with time to create urgency and momentum?

💡 Key Insight: Time is a non-renewable resource. The longer you wait, the more opportunities you miss.

2. Most People Want Results, Not Growth

Building a six-figure business requires more than ambition. It demands:

• Uncomfortable Decisions: Pushing through uncertainty and fear.
• Intense Work Ethic: Committing to seasons of long hours and relentless focus.
• Resilience: Facing setbacks, criticism, and challenges head-on.

💡 The Separator: Many people want success, but few are willing to endure the journey. Those who do stand apart.

Audit Your Last 30 Days

To break free from stagnation, you must first assess your patterns and decisions.

🎯 Conduct This Self-Audit:

• Decisions: Are your choices moving you closer to your goals or keeping you in place?
• Actions: Are you consistently showing up for your business, even when it’s hard?
• Environment: Are your surroundings and relationships supporting your growth?

💡 Pro Tip: Growth requires you to rewire old habits, mindsets, and behaviors. Audit and adjust.

The Hard Truth About Comfort

Growth and comfort cannot coexist. Many entrepreneurs chase ease, expecting success to come with minimal effort. But ease and flow are byproducts of years of hard work, not the starting point.

Why Comfort Stalls Growth:

• Comfort zones keep you tied to old habits and limiting beliefs.
• True transformation comes from consistent, uncomfortable effort.
• Success demands a new version of yourself—one that’s built through challenge and resilience.

💡 Key Takeaway: Stop waiting for the “perfect” moment. Start now, embrace discomfort, and let it fuel your growth.

Why You’re Not There Yet—and How to Change

If you’re not yet where you want to be, the reasons often lie within:

• Your Decisions: Are you avoiding risks or tough choices?
• Your Energy: Are you showing up fully or operating on autopilot?
• Your Habits: Are they aligned with the person you need to become?

🎯 Steps to Shift for 2025:

1. Commit to being uncomfortable and embrace the challenges ahead.
2. Seek mentorship or learning opportunities to expand your skill set and mindset.
3. Reframe failure and setbacks as necessary steps toward success.

💡 Reminder: The version of you that achieves six figures is different from who you are today. Growth requires evolution.

What Separates Winners from Dreamers

Successful entrepreneurs consistently outwork and outperform their peers. They:

• Show up daily, even when it’s hard.
• Make decisions with their future self in mind.
• Prioritize long-term growth over short-term comfort.

🎯 Action Plan:

• Reflect on the decisions and actions you’ve made in the past month.
• Identify areas where you’ve held yourself back or avoided discomfort.
• Create a plan to step into 2025 with bold, decisive action.

Key Takeaways

1. Time is your most valuable resource—use it wisely.
2. Success demands discomfort, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.
3. Audit your decisions, actions, and environment to identify growth opportunities.
4. Embrace the mindset and work ethic required to achieve lasting success.

💡 Action Step: Start today. Decide to move forward, embrace discomfort, and commit to the process of transformation.

Join the EmpowerHer Community

If you’re ready to fast-track your success and build a six-figure business, join my free Facebook group, EmpowerHer. Here, you’ll find masterclasses, strategies, and a community of women committed to growth and impact.

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FAQs About Building a Six-Figure Business

1. How do I shift my relationship with time?
View time as your greatest asset. Prioritize decisions and actions that compress time and create momentum.

2. What does it mean to embrace discomfort?
It means pushing through fear, uncertainty, and setbacks to achieve long-term growth.

3. Can I succeed without sacrificing comfort?
No. Growth requires you to step outside your comfort zone and develop new skills and habits.

4. How can I start showing up differently?
Audit your habits, decisions, and environment. Commit to consistent action and seek support when needed.

5. Why is mentorship important?
Mentorship compresses time by giving you proven frameworks and guidance, helping you avoid common mistakes.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/MnJYdpk-ZP4