Podcast 422 | The Comfort Crisis

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In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we speak with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about embracing boredom and starting from scratch after losing everything. Watch all 2 hours of episode 422 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • How do we start from scratch after losing everything?
  • How can I stop going into debt?
  • How can I change my mindset regarding my ADHD?
  • Why can’t humans embrace boredom?
  • How can I get comfortable with conflict?
  • How can I be a good leader?
  • How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule?
  • What are we really afraid of?
  • What do we like about this Patron’s home office?
  • What are nine questions to ask if you’re feeling unfulfilled?

Minimal Maxims

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  • When you let go of everything, everything remains.
  • The best way to get out of debt is to stay out of debt.
  • Discomfort is often a byproduct of other people’s expectations.
  • Boredom is a prize, not a punishment.
  • The lie of comfort is that it’s the solution when it’s actually the problem.
  • To hold someone accountable against their will is to imprison them.
  • Structure isn’t a rule—it’s a rhythm.
  • “Work-life balance” presumes that one’s work is separate from one’s life.
  • Work-life balance is worthless when you’re balancing the wrong things.

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