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Pursue Pain, Not Pleasure – Why Comfort is Crippling You

Academy of Ideas

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Balancing Pleasure and Pain

Nietzsche suggests self-binding as a way to control over-consumption by avoiding gratification and setting strict time boundaries for indulgence. By voluntarily seeking out pain after managing pleasure, one can achieve a balanced experience. Experiencing temporary pain can shift the body's hedonic set point towards pleasure, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

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