**A thoughtful, entertaining book that provides the push you need to give yourself the push you need**
In this inspiring book, award-winning journalist Michael Easter explores what at first seems like a modern paradox: Why, at a time when life is in many ways more comfortable than ever, are so many people struggling with issues related to their mental and physical health? Over the course of his investigation, he speaks with the NBA’s leading exercise scientist, a Buddhist leader in Bhutan, and a neuroscientist who studies the positive impact of demanding trips through nature, among other experts. In the process, Easter reveals how excessive comfort can actually harm your well-being, and then shares a blueprint for how to incorporate challenges into your life to enhance creativity and reduce anxiety.
