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198: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

Bookworm

CHAPTER

Embracing Solitude and Creativity for Happiness

The chapter explores the author's experience living with monks in a monastery, reflecting on happiness, intentional deprivation, and solitude for personal growth. It also delves into managing creative work hours, avoiding burnout, and shifting scarcity loops into abundance for long-term happiness. The chapter concludes with action items inspired by the book's concepts and a reviewer's perspective on the effectiveness and cohesion of the scarcity loop narrative.

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