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The Comfort Trap: How the Pursuit of Comfort can lead to An Unfulfilled Life.

The Comfort Trap: How the Pursuit of Comfort can lead to An Unfulfilled Life.

Update: 2025-07-07
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Ever find yourself reaching for distractions, avoiding tough conversations, or simply wanting to be "not bothered"? These might be signs of the comfort idol at work. This episode unmasks how our pursuit of immediate gratification and freedom from stress can quietly rot our hearts, leading to an unfulfilled, diminished life. Join us to discover how to break free from the comfort trap.


Topics discussed in this episode:


What is our coping mechanism of choice to wind down at the end of the day?

The sneaky deception of the source idol of Comfort

What can happen when the core driving force of our lives are comfort and security

Our need for immediate gratification or pain relief

Getting outside of our comfort zone

The biggest problem emotion of apathy and boredom

The benefits of doing hard things

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The Comfort Trap: How the Pursuit of Comfort can lead to An Unfulfilled Life.

The Comfort Trap: How the Pursuit of Comfort can lead to An Unfulfilled Life.

Josh Collesano