I think the problem here is a misuse of the term "pain." I think what is really meant is "discomfort." Pain is an indicator something is wrong; whereas discom

I think the problem here is a misuse of the term "pain." I think what is really meant is "discomfort." Pain is an indicator something is wrong; whereas discomfort is simply being beyond your comfort zone. Growth takes effort, and usually that effort needs to push you outside of your comfort zone, and I don't mean that metaphorically. To me, "lean into the pain" means "be willing to be uncomfortable while growing."