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“If you've been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it.” (Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and New York Times best-selling author)Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild.In many ways, were more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort.Easters journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBAs top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist whos found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding 33-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more.Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.

In his poignant and insightful book, "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self," Michael Easter delves into the profound impact of discomfort on our lives. He argues that in our relentless pursuit of comfort and safety, we have inadvertently created a society that stifles growth, resilience, and true happiness.

Easter draws upon a wealth of research and personal anecdotes to illustrate how discomfort can serve as a catalyst for positive change. He challenges the modern-day obsession with comfort and encourages readers to embrace discomfort as a necessary ingredient for a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Through engaging stories and thought-provoking insights, Easter explores how discomfort can enhance our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He reveals how discomfort can strengthen our immune systems, boost our creativity, and deepen our relationships. Moreover, he argues that discomfort can help us develop resilience in the face of adversity and cultivate a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

The Comfort Crisis is a compelling call to action, urging readers to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the challenges that life presents. Easter provides practical strategies and exercises to help readers overcome their fears, build resilience, and ultimately unlock their full potential.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to live a more vibrant, fulfilling, and adventurous life. Easter's passionate and persuasive writing style will inspire readers to challenge their assumptions about comfort and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.