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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Boredom is an uncomfortable feeling, and now we have easy escapes from it, like our phones, which diminishes our ability to handle discomfort.

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How to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael Easter

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael Easter

06/16/25

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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Boredom is an evolutionary discomfort that signals us to seek new activities, but in modern life, we often distract ourselves with easy escapes like social media instead of embracing it.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Boredom is a necessary experience that can lead to creativity and self-reflection, helping us to consider our priorities and values.

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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Modern life has removed physical discomfort, leading us to seek the easiest, most comfortable options, which can backfire on our well-being.

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Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When stressed, I find myself glued to my phone, which creates a feedback loop of seeking comfort through digital distractions.

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Michael Easter

06/16/25

@ Andrew Huberman

We often lower our threshold for what we consider a problem as we encounter fewer real challenges, leading to a hollow sense of discomfort.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Life is increasingly boring for many people today because basic survival needs are easily met, leading to a search for more stimulating experiences.

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Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When we feel stressed, we tend to scroll through our phones as a primal response to scan for danger, similar to how our ancestors would have acted.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

Most of the time wasted is spent on devices like computers and phones, which distract us from our goals.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

When we lack goals, we can feel idle, which affects our motivation and overall well-being.