#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA

Publish Date: 2022/10/3

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#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What is the value in doing something difficult?

How did Michael’s upbringing shape his life?

What was Michael’s battle with alcoholism like?

How did the idea of a crisis of comfort originate?

What are the consequences of the death of boredom in modern society?

What are the benefits of boredom?

Why is disconnecting and being in nature valuable?

How can we change our dynamic of thinking about food?

How did an elk hunt change Michael’s thoughts about life and death?

Can happiness thrive without modern comforts?

Why are we hardwired for stress, and what does it mean for our comfort?

How can perspective on life’s timescale impart positive changes?

What are the benefits of challenging oneself?

What are the many benefits of rucking?

What tips are there for rucking?

What are the parting thoughts on the downside of comfort and benefits of difficult things?

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#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA 01:48:49

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What is the value in doing something difficult?

How did Michael’s upbringing shape his life?

What was Michael’s battle with alcoholism like?

How did the idea of a crisis of comfort originate?

What are the consequences of the death of boredom in modern society?

What are the benefits of boredom?

Why is disconnecting and being in nature valuable?

How can we change our dynamic of thinking about food?

How did an elk hunt change Michael’s thoughts about life and death?

Can happiness thrive without modern comforts?

Why are we hardwired for stress, and what does it mean for our comfort?

How can perspective on life’s timescale impart positive changes?

What are the benefits of challenging oneself?

What are the many benefits of rucking?

What tips are there for rucking?

What are the parting thoughts on the downside of comfort and benefits of difficult things?

Shownotes Transcript

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#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA