Modern Wisdom #438 - Michael Easter - Learn To Embrace Discomfort
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Feb 21, 2022 
Michael Easter, a contributing editor at Men's Health and author of "The Comfort Crisis," dives into the significance of discomfort for personal growth. He shares his transformative experiences during a month in the Alaskan Arctic, illustrating how facing challenges can enhance well-being. The conversation touches on why modern conveniences may hinder our development, the benefits of embracing boredom, and the concept of 'Masogi'—an annual challenge to push limits. Expect insights on how discomfort can lead to resilience and deeper fulfillment.
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Arctic Adventure
- Michael Easter and Donnie Vincent spent a month in the Alaskan Arctic.
- The trip involved challenges like grizzly bears and hurricane-force winds.
Comfort-Seeking Instinct
- Humans are wired to seek comfort because historically, discomfort meant danger.
- Modern life has engineered out natural discomforts, requiring us to consciously reintroduce them.
Problem Creep
- The prevalence-induced concept change explains how we perceive problems.
- As problems decrease, we find new, often less significant ones, leading to "first-world problems."
