Choosing Responses and Gaining Perspective on Struggles and Growth

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This chapter emphasizes the power of controlling one's reactions to difficult situations, advocating for zooming out to gain perspective on struggles. It encourages embracing hard tasks and pushing beyond self-imposed limitations for personal growth.

I just completed 100 straight days of doing a cold plunge every morning.

I pride myself on my consistency and discipline, but this 100-day streak pushed me to a new level. The journey included several frozen rivers, awkward interactions with hotel housekeeping departments, and one hotel requiring a lifeguard to monitor me during the plunge.

I learned a lot of important lessons on the journey that have nothing to do with cold plunging (and everything to do with life). This piece shares 10 lessons from 100 days in the cold.