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Published Feb 28, 2018

10: Why We Suffer and How to Manage It | Deep Dive

Join Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi as they dissect the complex dynamics of suffering and pain, offering insightful strategies to manage adversity through action, intellect, and support systems, while examining the historical and natural tendencies that shape our experience of hardship.
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  • Taking Action

    Taking action is crucial in mitigating suffering. emphasizes that getting back to work and staying proactive can be a powerful antidote to stress and anxiety. He shares how support from friends and colleagues helped him stay focused and productive during challenging times 1. notes, "The final key to avoiding suffering at the end of the day is really action" 2.

       

    Intellectual Approaches

    Intellectualizing suffering can help reduce its impact. discusses how understanding the different layers of suffering can make it more manageable. He explains that separating the actual pain from the anxiety about pain can significantly lessen the overall burden 3. states, "I've been forced over the past few months to think more deeply about why we suffer and how we can get better at coping with suffering" 4.

       

    Support Systems

    Support systems play a vital role in managing suffering. highlights that support can come in various forms, not all of which are immediately recognizable as helpful. shares how tough love from friends and family can sometimes be more beneficial than sympathy 5. He recalls, "Jason, you sent me a tough love email that was like, 'Hey man, I know you’re not feeling good. Get your ass to work now'" 6.

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