Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3032:  Mark Manson delves into the psychological aspects of pain, trauma, and resilience in his article. He explores the 'Goldilocks Zone of Pain,' arguing that the right amount of struggle is essential for growth and emotional strength, while too much can lead to trauma and too little to entitlement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/why-growth-requires-struggle Quotes to ponder: "Similarly, the way to grow psychologically stronger is to progressively challenge yourself to confront experiences that are both challenging but also within your perceived ability to manage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices