Michael Easter is an award-winning writer and editor at Men’s Health magazine. He teaches journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Comfort Crisis is his first book.
Michael Easter Books
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The Comfort Crisis
Michael Easter
Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
4.4 (334 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Comfort Crisis about?
The Comfort Crisis (2021) offers a cure for the physical and mental health problems of modern-day life. It’s all about getting comfortable with discomfort, which can mean anything from roughing it in the wilderness to contemplating death.
Who should read The Comfort Crisis?
- People feeling disillusioned with modern life
- Restless spirits craving an Into the Wild experience
- Anyone interested in improving their physical or mental health
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Scarcity Brain
Michael Easter
Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough
4.1 (358 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's Scarcity Brain about?
Scarcity Brain (2023) reveals how our ancient scarcity mindset now backfires in a world of abundance. Michael Easter traveled the world consulting innovators on tactics to counter scarcity cues – from a Las Vegas slot machine designer detecting triggers to coffee-making monks finding happiness in alone time. By understanding our cravings, we can shake the worst habits and use what we have better for a more satisfying life.
Who should read Scarcity Brain?
- People looking to break bad habits and addictions
- Those interested in the science behind human behavior
- Anyone seeking to take control of their life and live more fully