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Mentioned in 93 episodes

The Comfort Crisis

Book • 2021

In 'The Comfort Crisis,' Michael Easter explores the idea that modern society's emphasis on comfort and convenience has led to various physical and mental health issues.

Easter's journey takes him to diverse locations, including the Alaskan backcountry, Bhutan, and the labs of neuroscientists, to uncover the benefits of living at the edges of one's comfort zone.

He discusses the concept of 'misogi,' a Japanese practice involving challenges that push individuals to their limits, and how such experiences can enhance creativity, reduce burnout and anxiety, and increase overall well-being.

The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to break out of their comfort zones and reconnect with the natural world and their own potential.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 93 episodes

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a book that changed his daily life.

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Mentioned as a book by Mike Easter, who shared the insight that social media algorithms are designed using principles borrowed from casinos.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

when discussing a book about comfort crisis and Misogi.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Soave

in relation to the impact of modern comforts on our energy expenditure and mental health.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

when discussing how to deprogram dopamine responses.

1,649 snips

Ep. 309: Deep Habits

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

when discussing the importance of being comfortable with discomfort.

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Ep. 310: Rethinking Discipline

Mentioned as being about getting outdoors, getting away from things, and carrying weight on your back.

964 snips

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Mentioned by

Peter Attia

and

Michael Easter

as a book that has been discussed repeatedly.

830 snips

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as a masterpiece that explores the human aversion to discomfort.

652 snips

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Recommended by

Cal Newport

as two of his best-selling books.

649 snips

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Recommended by

Peter Attia

as a book that discusses the problems of engineered discomfort out of modern lives.

642 snips

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Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as an incredible book about how to navigate life generally and doing really hard things voluntarily.

626 snips

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Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as a book that discusses the benefits of being outdoors.

490 snips

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as the author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain", discussing the power of discomfort and modern excess.

489 snips

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Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

as the author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain", discussing his work on the impact of comfort and scarcity on human behavior and health.

486 snips

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as the author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain".

405 snips

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Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as a book that had a profound impact on his thinking and how he raises his children.

401 snips

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as the author of the book and the guest of the podcast.

381 snips

Overcome the Comfort Crisis

Recommended by

Brett McKay

, who had

Michael Easter

on the podcast previously to discuss this book.

357 snips

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Recommended by

Jon Tyson

as a book highlighting the negative effects of helicopter parenting and the importance of embracing difficulty.

339 snips

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