Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid suffering, but what if that's exactly the wrong approach?

In this episode of Learning To Live, we explore one of Stoicism's most misunderstood ideas: suffering isn't something to eliminate, it's something to use. We discuss how discomfort can become a tool for growth, why resistance often creates more pain than the hardship itself, and how ancient Stoic principles can help us become more resilient in everyday life.

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For the past 30 days, we’ve been recording footage of all our ongoing challenges and punishments. Now it’s time for the full transparent results.

In this episode of Learning To Live, we break down the footage of our daily meditation challenge, strict diet, limited phone use, and Tiny Habits. We also reveal the outcomes of our punishment challenges. Based on our results, we select our new punishments for our next phase of self-improvement. Hope you enjoy!

We picked up Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life because it had thousands of five-star reviews and a pretty cover. We are going to deliver our honest thoughts and criticisms on this book as we try to find what is useful, and what is filler.

In this episode of Learning To Live, we break down what ikigai actually is, why the book fails to deliver on its promise, and what the Blue Zones research actually tells us about longevity and fulfillment. We also get into the broader environmental issue facing people today, and our ideas on the first steps to make impactful change.

We hope you enjoy!