As I've gotten older, I've learned to embrace rare chances to step out of my comfort zone. This time, it was by disconnecting in a remote area abroad with a group of people I didn't know. Allie Hubers I traveled to a remote part of Sweden to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday with 25 strangers. We quickly bonded through late-night conversations as we disconnected in the Swedish countryside. Pushing myself outside my comfort zone reminded me how rewarding it can be to embrace the unknown. When