MICHAEL EASTER

So many of us, as men, are operating from a position of scarcity. We’ve wired our brains over decades to constantly crave newer, better, more. Ironically, “more” doesn’t always enhance and enrich our lives. In fact, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the quest for better actually makes us less happy and less fulfilled.

My guest today is Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and his latest book, Scarcity Brain. Today, Michael and I cover why we constantly crave more, the dangers inherent in social media, parameters to consider when looking for abundance in our lives, how to strike the balance between contentment with ambition, and how to finally conquer our scarcity brains.

“In the past we didn’t have all these ways to quickly escape.” Tweet That— Michael Easter

Michael Easter is the author of the bestselling book, The Comfort Crisis, and his latest New York Times Bestselling Book, Scarcity Brain.

His work has appeared in over 60 countries and been translated into 40 languages. It’s been endorsed by directors of the CIA and US Special Forces, professional sports teams, leaders in medicine, and more. He’s appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and in outlets like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Forbes, ESPN, and more. On top of all that, Michael is currently working on a podcast series for Amazon.

He is also a professor in the journalism department at UNLV and has become a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance.

Show Highlights

Balancing contentment and ambition
Recognizing and avoiding overindulgence
Ways to make your phone less stimulating
Buy gear, not stuff
Too much clutter impacts productivity
Finding gratification in the process
Leaning into a higher purpose
Learning from hard times

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