Uncomfortable Things That Can Make You Happy

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Comfort and contentment might seem like the ultimate life goals, but experiencing and facing discomfort is often the pathway to personal thriving. That’s because stepping outside our comfort zones leads us to undiscovered capabilities and insights about ourselves and the world. In other words, discomfort signifies we are challenging old limitations and growing beyond them.

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This episode was published on December 11, 2023.

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Comfort and contentment might seem like the ultimate life goals, but experiencing and facing discomfort is often the pathway to personal thriving. That’s because stepping outside our comfort zones leads us to undiscovered capabilities and insights...

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