Maximal Ep. 422 | The Comfort Crisis (Patreon)

The Minimalists speak with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about starting from scratch after losing everything, staying out of debt, why retail therapy makes people miserable, ADHD and OCD, embracing boredom, dealing with conflict, family leadership, the key to work-life balance, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

How do we start from scratch after losing everything? (01:59)

How can I stop going into debt? (22:00)

How can I change my mindset regarding my ADHD? (33:20)

Why can’t humans embrace boredom? (39:26)

How can I get comfortable with conflict? (51:23)

How can I be a good leader? (57:40)

How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule? (01:05:53)

What are we really afraid of? (01:17:35)

What do we like about this Patron’s home office? (01:21:14)

What are nine questions to ask if you’re feeling unfulfilled? (01:24:39)

LINKS

Added Value: Beginners

Article: 9 Questions to Ask If You’re Feeling Unfulfilled

Book: The Comfort Crisis

Book: Everything That Remains

Book: Scarcity Brain

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Video: What I'm Scared Of

Video: Work-Life Balance

Website: EasterMichael.com

MAXIMS

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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