Do to yourself what I would do to you

Question: I feel stuck. How do I get out of this rut?

Answer:

Okay toots, why were you driving down a dirt road in the first place? You should know better than to drive off the asphalt in weather like this, because the county doesn't plow those side roads until the spring, and the ruts do get kind of deep and muddy. Better call a tow truck.

If you're talking about a metaphorical rut, well, I always say you need a kick in the ass. That's what I would do to you were I there, so do it to yourself. You could wait around for someone else to come light a fire under you, but better to do it yourself. The best way I've found to change your life is to do something that puts you outside of your comfort zone as often as you can stand to do it.

Now I'm not advocating having unprotected sex with strangers, or running into traffic, but smaller things. It has everything to do with you pushing yourself a little bit. Take a public speaking class if that's hard for you. Pick up a new hobby. If you're single, maybe going to your local biker bar and talking to a tall hairy man with a sweet ride would challenge you. If you're married, try having an affair with the guy from IT. Nothing will get you out of a rut faster than a quickie in the conference room. A protected quickie that is.