Learn or Be Learned

73. Decoding the Paradox: The Transformative Power of Pain and Pleasure


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Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the paradoxes of life as we delve into one of humanity's greatest enigmas in this episode of Learn or Be Learned: the interplay between pain and pleasure. Host Shiva Dhanasekar invites you to challenge your perceptions and explore a counterintuitive truth: that the pursuit of pleasure can lead to pain, while understanding and embracing pain can, surprisingly, yield profound pleasure.


This isn't just a philosophical discussion; it's a journey that could transform your life. Drawing upon ancient wisdom from Greek philosophers, and spiritual teachings from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sufism, Shiva dissects this paradox, providing insightful commentary that will leave you contemplating long after the episode ends.


If you've ever been stuck in a cycle of pursuing fleeting moments of happiness, or wondered if there's value hidden in your struggles, this episode is a must-listen. It's about finding balance, growing through adversity, and learning to appreciate the ebb and flow of life's experiences.


This is not a quick-fix solution to life's complexities but a call to shift perspective and embrace a more enriching life experience. Pack this episode of Learn or Be Learned in your podcast itinerary as you're guaranteed a thought-provoking journey. Let's unravel, explore, and grow together. Tune in now!


Materials Referenced

  1. Episode 072: The Athletic Mind: Melding Fitness, Cultural Anthropology, and Self-Growth ft. Scotty Abourisk
  2. Episode 059: Held Captive, Starved, and Severely Sickened in the Communist Khmer Rouge Labor Camp for FOUR Years ft. Sara Im
  3. Episode 021: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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    "You either learn from or you're learned from!"

    - Shiva D.

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