Michael Easter Books
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.
The Comfort Crisis
What'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
Scarcity Brain
What'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