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The Importance of Discomfort for Health and Fulfillment
Michael Easter, a Men's Health Magazine editor, discusses in this episode why discomfort is essential to our health and fulfillment, and how we can reintroduce it to our lives. He talks about how the lack of rites of passage in modern life is a significant loss, shares his experience of spending a month in the Alaskan Arctic, and offers advice on overcoming trauma.
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Michael Easter explains why discomfort is essential for our well-being and how to incorporate it into daily life.
00:00 - 00:58 (00:58)
Summary
Michael Easter explains why discomfort is essential for our well-being and how to incorporate it into daily life. He discusses topics such as rites of passage, surviving in extreme environments, challenging yourself, the benefits of boredom, and overcoming trauma.