David Bowie Invisible Limits Analysis

In the quote written by David Bowie, he states, “I have to be prepared to put myself in a place where I feel unsafe, not completely in control”. Throughout the quote Bowie is adamant about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone in order to achieve success. After reading his quote, I believe Bowie was encouraging every individual to go outside their ‘norms’ in order to reach success. Through my eyes, Bowie encourages you to take risks that you may have never considered prior because while the concept of failure is intimidating, the outcome is usually “worthwhile”.

Often times, we constrict ourselves to stay within invisible limits we set for ourselves so that we never reach a state of humiliation. The idea of someone not agreeing with our viewpoint or action limits us because we do not want to feel isolated. On a day to day basis, we filter our comments as to not stand out from others, we limit our actions to not appear different to those who surround us. However, Bowie conveys the idea that if we allow ourselves to go beyond our limits we can reach greater success. The fear of failure is a restraint that I, personally can attest to but I can also attest to the idea that when I go beyond my own limits, the results are worthwhile.
At this point in time I was working as a hostess at Red Robin full time while also working at Pier 1 Imports at night but realized how utterly unhappy these careers made me. As I was employed at both jobs I could not see how each job was preparing me for my future career as a Respiratory Therapist. Continually, night after night I would end my shift feeling flustered and aggravated because I lacked passion and commitment towards my jobs. However, my aggravation never motivated me to seek elsewhere due to the fear of