Chris and I realized that we’ve gotten too comfortable, and it was making us mentally and physically soft. We’re working on getting our edge back and doing our best to dive right into the discomfort. We break down how we’re living out the message of Micheal Easter’s book The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self, and c ... Show More
Sep 3
The 10 Pillars of a Million-Dollar Offer
Have you ever wondered why your offer is not selling the way you know it could? In this episode, I break down the 10 things that go into building an offer with million dollar potential, from a specific transformation and clearly defined buyer to pricing, proof, risk reversal, and ... Show More
18m 42s
Dec 2022
86: Comfort is Killing Us: The Comfort Crisis
Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode we discuss The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, and how our modern lifestyle and pursuit of ease might be making us miserable, stressed, and anxious. We cover a wide range of topics including: The connection betw ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2021
American Dreams - Final Episode with this format
While we often seek discomfort, sometimes, it finds us. Our internal discomforts over the course of our careers have shaped who we are and how we deal with situations at hand. On today’s episode, we bring on our close friend, Eric Tabach. Eric, like many of us, has gone through h ... Show More
23m 40s
Dec 2024
IN-DEPTH: The Comfort Crisis (w/ Michael Easter)
In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal welcomes the bestselling author Michael Easter to talk about the importance of embracing discomfort in the quest to cultivate a deep life. Drawing from Michael’s two books, THE COMFORT CRISIS and SCARCITY BRAIN, as well as Michael’s personal journ ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2021
Overcoming the Comfort Crisis
Our world has never been more convenient and comfortable. With just a few taps of our fingers, we can order food to our door, access endless entertainment options, and keep our climate at a steady 72 degrees. We don't have to put in much effort, much less face any risk or challen ... Show More
58m 52s
Sep 2025
602: How to Go From Burnout to Balance with Chris Ducker
If you've ever felt burned out, stretched too thin, or guilty for even thinking about taking time off—you're not alone. I've been there too. That's why today's conversation with my good friend Chris Ducker hit so hard. Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, best-selling autho ... Show More
37m 24s
<p>Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Courtney Carver, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3EJ3Zhr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want</em></a>, reveals a transformative approach to embra ... Show More