Find the Fun: Why Hard Work Beats Easy Pleasure | Ep. 41
In Episode 41, we explore a simple question:
What actually makes something fun?
Some things are enjoyable because they’re easy. They require very little from us, feel good immediately and provide an instant reward.
Other things are difficult at first. Martial arts, strength training, learning a skill, competing or pursuing a meaningful goal but become far more enjoyable as we improve.
This episode looks at the difference between easy pleasure and earned fun.
We discuss why hard work doesn’t have to mean misery, why play and experimentation are essential to improvement, and how developing…
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