From the CEO
Daniel Mulloy | Chief Executive Officer , ARTA
“ I think to do anything out of one ’ s comfort zone , there has to be some aspect of it that feels inspiring and challenging in a positive way .”
— James Newton Howard
To me , there are two types of comfort in life . One is that feeling you get when you eat a grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup , the comfort you feel from a hug from a loved one , or the comfort you feel sitting by a warm fire on a cool autumn night . That type of comfort is one you feel deep down inside .
The other type of comfort is in knowing that you are doing the best for others , even when it is uncomfortable . Stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something different allows you to feel inspired and challenged . ARTA has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and to dream of things to better people ’ s lives ; there is a sense of comfort in feeling uncomfortable .
ARTA continues to go through changes that will create positive outcomes for our members . While the move to self-administration is behind us and we are learning how to best serve our members in this , the exciting challenge of opening a member-based pharmacy ( ARTARx — read more on page 23 ) is now pushing us outside our comfort zone . This endeavour brings the promise of creating great things for others . Once again , the challenge of being uncomfortable brings a sense of comfort to me , knowing that stepping outside of our comfort zone allows us to affect change in a positive way .
When you are going through a change , assuredly it is going to be a bit uncomfortable . You do not know what to expect , and that uncertainty can cause a sense of unease . Getting out of your comfort zone
into a venture of the unknown can be exciting but also scary , not knowing entirely what to expect . One tactic to ease that feeling of uncertainty is to surround yourself with people who know and understand the potential of your idea and have a sense of how to make things work best .
While I still enjoy the comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup , I have become comfortable in driving change and living outside of my comfort zone . The leap of faith we make in being uncomfortable brings with it a sense of excitement and inspiration in a way that resting on your laurels and living within your comfort zone can never accomplish . I look forward to the challenges ahead and the pursuit of moving out of our comfort zone to make things better for you .
Comfortably uncomfortable ,
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