I made a painful mistake.

After eating cashews with the skin still on them, I triggered a severe allergic reaction that left nearly 40% of my body covered in a rash. It was miserable—but it also reminded me of something important:

Adversity teaches lessons that comfort never will.

In this episode, I talk about accepting reality faster, leaning into discomfort, building resilience, finding perspective, and why life's toughest moments often become our greatest teachers.

The goal isn't to avoid adversity.

The goal is to become the kind of person who can handle it.