Discomfort Theory: Recent Episodes
Dan Wilkinson
Discomfort Theory is about breaking free of the trap of modern comfort and choosing voluntary discomfort to gain toughness, health and mental resilience.
Some people look for an exuse to do something, and others an excuse not to.
Had a guy at the gym I was using while traveling peek his head in and muse, "just as I suspected, pretty poor." He had no intention of working out, and now in his mind had a pretty good reason not to.
This got me thinking of times in my life I've used the same logic, and probably gotten similar results as the man who peeked his head into the gym.
Are you someone looking for any possible way to get something important done, or any excuse to let yourself off the hook?
"When you have done a good deed that another has had the benefit of, why do you need a third reward-as fools do-praise for having done well or looking for a favor in return."
-Marcus Aurelius
This episode I go into why what you do matters, and how doing something good is easily nullified by seeking something in return.
I explore an article on the benefits of cold showers from a scientific study of over 3,000 people.
I've been doing cold showers as popularized by Wim Hof for almost 2 years and have never felt better. CHeck out the article below on the benefits.
Link to article: https://theconversation.com/amp/cold-showers-a-scientist-explains-if-they-are-as-good-for-you-as-wim-hof-the-iceman-suggests-181678
I share a story of how a regular beach day coud've ended in tragedy, and why I'm glad I was prepare before I needed it.
This episode I explore the only 2 categories of things in your life: things you can control, and things you can't. How to avoid being distracted and how to replace a victim mentality with a hero mentality.
In this episode I talk to Gregory Russell Benedikt: professional life coach, author, surfer and Man of Discomfort. We talk through realizing your potential, becoming your best self, best morning routines/habits and much more.
Links:
The Dare to Dream Podcast
Gregory's Website: https://gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/coaching/ Instagram: @gregoryrussellbenedikt
The title says it all. No one cares about your excuses, do the work, change ytour life, take back your agency.
Some great excerpts from Robin Sharma's book The Everyday Hero Manifesto.
I've been digging around listening to tons of podcasts and reading a lot of books the last few months, and I share some of the best ideas I've come across: from how your life can top a billionaire's to guarding your health like a pro athlete.
My experience having a C Section baby. What I learned and what I wish I had know going into it. This is a must listen if you're going for a C Section or want to know more about the process.
Trigger Warning In this episode I walk through my jouney of pregnancy loss, and ways it has affected my life and raising my son.
Where I come from. My story of becoming a mother, and everything that came along with it that I never could've expected.