Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions

Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions

What if the path to a meaningful life isn't paved with comfort, but with deliberate discomfort? In this episode, we explore the insidious nature of "flabbiness" - not just of body, but of mind and spirit. We'll uncover how our modern world lulls us into a state of complacent existence, and why the easy path often leads to the hardest life. Through stories of transformation and philosophical insights, we'll challenge the notion that happiness comes from avoiding difficulty. Instead, we'll discover how embracing challenge and responsibility can lead to a life of purpose and fulfillment. This isn't just about self-improvement; it's about redefining what it means to truly live in a world that often encourages us to merely exist: Choose your hard: Decide which difficulties are worth embracing Create your own resistance: Design challenges that grow you Reframe comfort: See ease as a tool, not a destination Are you ready to trade comfort for meaning? The choice is yours. Feedback Sam is launching a workshop for building certainty in an uncertain world Opinions here https://form.jotform.com/250963827592368 Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Get in Touch 👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions Chapters: 00:00 Discover Your Habits - The Good and The Bad 00:54 Crack the Code - 3 Stages of Flabbiness 01:44 Rise Above Flabbiness 02:03 1st Stage: Conquer Physical Flabbiness 02:59 2nd Stage: Escape the Grip of Mental Flabbiness 03:43 3rd Stage: Battling Moral Flabbiness 04:56 Adventure Awaits 05:37 Explore Alastair Humphreys: "There Are Other Rivers" 05:57 Embrace Imperfections In Your Life 06:32 Victim mentality 07:36 Take Control of Your Life 08:56 Rewire for Success: Transform Your Mindset 09:59 Mental Reshaping: Beyond Your Comfort Zone 11:56 Small Good Habits As Fuel For Growth 12:12 Stanley Milgram and social influence 13:00 Stoicism and dichotomy of control 14:03 Buddhism the escaping suffering 15:26 Taoism and desire 17:37 Build The life You Want To Have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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