The Importance of Struggle and Processing Trauma for Growth

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Episode 3032: 

Mark Manson delves into the psychological aspects of pain, trauma, and resilience in his article. He explores the 'Goldilocks Zone of Pain,' arguing that the right amount of struggle is essential for growth and emotional strength, while too much can lead to trauma and too little to entitlement.

Read along with the original article(s) here:

https://markmanson.net/why-growth-requires-struggle

Quotes to ponder:

"Similarly, the way to grow psychologically stronger is to progressively challenge yourself to confront experiences that are both challenging but also within your perceived ability to manage."

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