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Jan 2024
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3032: Why Growth Requires Struggle by Ma...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3032

Mark Manson delves into the psychological aspects of pain, trauma, and resilience in his article. He explores the 'Goldilocks Zone of Pain,' arguing that the right amount of struggle is essential for growth and emotional strength, while too much can lead to trauma and too little to entitlement.

Read along with the original article(s) here:

https://markmanson.net/why-growth-requires-struggle

Quotes to ponder:

"Similarly, the way to grow psychologically stronger is to progressively challenge yourself to confront experiences that are both challenging but also within your perceived ability to manage."

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