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Change: Freedom From | Season 3, Ep. 5
Season 3, Episode 5 | "Are you ready to confront the comfort that's keeping you asleep?" In this episode of Strong & Awake, Dane and Mitch challenge listeners to step into the realm of voluntary discomfort to unlock a life of true freedom. "Freedom from" is a journey from the familiar to the unknown. Comfort, while enticing, often leaves us stagnant and unfulfilled. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, they invite you to identify the habits and choices that hold you back, offering a pathway to break free from the cycle of short-term pleasure and long-term dissatisfaction. Whether it's a toxic relationship, a bad habit, or the allure of convenience, this episode is a call to action to embrace the hard choices that lead to an empowered, awake life. Join the conversation and discover how voluntary discomfort can be the key to accessing the treasure room of possibilities in your life.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:21 The Hard Choice Key
- 05:13 The Comfort Trap
- 07:44 Balance and Bondage
- 10:56 The Trove of Trials
- 15:27 Getting Real about the Reel
Mentions:
- Søren Kierkegaard: Mentioned in the context of a quote about despair and happiness.
- Jerzy Gregorek: Quoted for saying, "Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life."
- Jesse Itzler: Referenced for his idea of having one Herculean Misogi a year and other periodic healthy habits.
- Men and Women of Discomfort (MWOD): A community focused on voluntary discomfort to achieve personal growth.
Anchor Actions:
1. Identify and Embrace Your Hard Choice: Reflect on the area of your life where you feel stuck or unsatisfied. Identify the hard choice you need to make to move forward—whether it's having a difficult conversation, clearing out temptations from your environment, or setting boundaries with technology. Take a tangible step today to confront this discomfort head-on.
2. Create a Vision for Change: Clearly define what you are moving towards, not just what you want to leave behind. Spend time visualizing your desired future state, whether it's a healthier lifestyle, more meaningful relationships, or greater personal fulfillment. Write down specific goals that align with this vision and review them regularly to maintain focus.
3. Commit to Voluntary Discomfort: Integrate small acts of voluntary discomfort into your daily routine to build resilience and confidence. This could be as simple as taking a cold shower, skipping a habitual indulgence, or engaging in a challenging physical activity. Use these moments to remind yourself of your capacity to endure and thrive beyond temporary discomfort.
Join Us:
Our Membership Community (MWOD) is where we embrace discomfort as a path to personal development. Remember, it's probably not for you... but if we're wrong about that, or if you want to find out for yourself, visit us at MWOD.io 🦬
Connect With Us:
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | X (Twitter)
Disclaimer:
The information shared on this podcast and any related materials from Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD) or Flying S Incorporated are for general informational purposes only. You should not use this information as a basis for making decisions without consulting your own medical and legal professionals. We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or comprehensiveness of the content.
At Men & Women Of Discomfort, we promote agency and encourage you to carefully consider the input we offer. If you find it helpful, we invite you to take advantage of it, but do so with the understanding that you bear the responsibility of due diligence. By using our content, you acknowledge that you are taking opportunities at your own risk. Thank you for understanding.
*Transcript Note: The transcript of our podcast is AI-generated and may contain errors. We aim for accuracy but appreciate your understanding and feedback on any discrepancies.
Copyright 2025 Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD.io)
Mentioned in this episode:
Sponsor: Never Settle
Never Settle is the creative tech and marketing agency that has been MWOD's creative partner— helping with branding, designing our website, and various growth marketing projects. When we started MWOD, we knew we had something that could help a lot of people, but communicating and enrolling people online to build their life around voluntary discomfort is a tough sell. We needed a partner who could understand what we were really doing and help translate that into an online presence that moved people. Never Settle is that partner. They took our vision and made it clear. No small feat for an organization promoting the one thing nobody wants to do. They’re genius.
If you want to learn more about how they can help make your vision a reality, head over to neversettle.it/MWOD
Never Settle Promo
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By Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD.io)Season 3, Episode 5 | "Are you ready to confront the comfort that's keeping you asleep?" In this episode of Strong & Awake, Dane and Mitch challenge listeners to step into the realm of voluntary discomfort to unlock a life of true freedom. "Freedom from" is a journey from the familiar to the unknown. Comfort, while enticing, often leaves us stagnant and unfulfilled. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, they invite you to identify the habits and choices that hold you back, offering a pathway to break free from the cycle of short-term pleasure and long-term dissatisfaction. Whether it's a toxic relationship, a bad habit, or the allure of convenience, this episode is a call to action to embrace the hard choices that lead to an empowered, awake life. Join the conversation and discover how voluntary discomfort can be the key to accessing the treasure room of possibilities in your life.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:21 The Hard Choice Key
- 05:13 The Comfort Trap
- 07:44 Balance and Bondage
- 10:56 The Trove of Trials
- 15:27 Getting Real about the Reel
Mentions:
- Søren Kierkegaard: Mentioned in the context of a quote about despair and happiness.
- Jerzy Gregorek: Quoted for saying, "Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life."
- Jesse Itzler: Referenced for his idea of having one Herculean Misogi a year and other periodic healthy habits.
- Men and Women of Discomfort (MWOD): A community focused on voluntary discomfort to achieve personal growth.
Anchor Actions:
1. Identify and Embrace Your Hard Choice: Reflect on the area of your life where you feel stuck or unsatisfied. Identify the hard choice you need to make to move forward—whether it's having a difficult conversation, clearing out temptations from your environment, or setting boundaries with technology. Take a tangible step today to confront this discomfort head-on.
2. Create a Vision for Change: Clearly define what you are moving towards, not just what you want to leave behind. Spend time visualizing your desired future state, whether it's a healthier lifestyle, more meaningful relationships, or greater personal fulfillment. Write down specific goals that align with this vision and review them regularly to maintain focus.
3. Commit to Voluntary Discomfort: Integrate small acts of voluntary discomfort into your daily routine to build resilience and confidence. This could be as simple as taking a cold shower, skipping a habitual indulgence, or engaging in a challenging physical activity. Use these moments to remind yourself of your capacity to endure and thrive beyond temporary discomfort.
Join Us:
Our Membership Community (MWOD) is where we embrace discomfort as a path to personal development. Remember, it's probably not for you... but if we're wrong about that, or if you want to find out for yourself, visit us at MWOD.io 🦬
Connect With Us:
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | X (Twitter)
Disclaimer:
The information shared on this podcast and any related materials from Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD) or Flying S Incorporated are for general informational purposes only. You should not use this information as a basis for making decisions without consulting your own medical and legal professionals. We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or comprehensiveness of the content.
At Men & Women Of Discomfort, we promote agency and encourage you to carefully consider the input we offer. If you find it helpful, we invite you to take advantage of it, but do so with the understanding that you bear the responsibility of due diligence. By using our content, you acknowledge that you are taking opportunities at your own risk. Thank you for understanding.
*Transcript Note: The transcript of our podcast is AI-generated and may contain errors. We aim for accuracy but appreciate your understanding and feedback on any discrepancies.
Copyright 2025 Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD.io)
Mentioned in this episode:
Sponsor: Never Settle
Never Settle is the creative tech and marketing agency that has been MWOD's creative partner— helping with branding, designing our website, and various growth marketing projects. When we started MWOD, we knew we had something that could help a lot of people, but communicating and enrolling people online to build their life around voluntary discomfort is a tough sell. We needed a partner who could understand what we were really doing and help translate that into an online presence that moved people. Never Settle is that partner. They took our vision and made it clear. No small feat for an organization promoting the one thing nobody wants to do. They’re genius.
If you want to learn more about how they can help make your vision a reality, head over to neversettle.it/MWOD
Never Settle Promo