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4 Hard Things That Make Life Ridiculously Easier
Doing the hard things make life easier.
Many people yearn for a better life, but when it’s time comes to do the work, they buckle.
We are wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure, and that explains why most people unconsciously opt for the path of least resistance.
They settle into easy choices that limit them from their long-term goals, leading to regrets, and pain.
But the things that transform our lives and give us a sense of meaning and fulfillment are often hard to do.
They take work, character, and commitment, whether it’s starting a business, making money, staying fit, building a healthy relationship, or earning a college degree.
Honoring Your Natural Desires
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
— E.E. Cummings
Humans have fundamental needs and desires that drive our everyday actions and make us who we are.
These desires range from the need for love, belonging, independence, and companionship to the pursuit of personal growth, success, and meaning.
