Embrace the power of discomfort from "summary" of The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman
The idea of welcoming discomfort, rather than avoiding it, is a central theme in the book "The Antidote". It challenges the conventional wisdom that happiness and success can only be achieved through the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain. Instead, the book argues that true happiness and fulfillment can be found by embracing the power of discomfort.
In our modern society, we are constantly bombarded with messages that tell us that we should strive to eliminate all forms of discomfort from our lives. We are encouraged to seek out pleasure and avoid anything that makes us feel uneasy or uncertain. However, this relentless pursuit of comfort and pleasure can actually lead to greater levels of anxiety, stress, and dissatisfaction.
By contrast, embracing discomfort can lead to ...
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