Michael Easter: Recognizing Scarcity Mindset and Shedding Habits that Don't Serve You

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As a New York Times bestselling author, Michael Easter has built a career traveling the globe to uncover practical insights that enhance people's lives. From war zones to the Arctic to the Bolivian jungle, he's interviewed thousands of experts, including Nobel laureates and world-class athletes, and distilled their wisdom into science-backed strategies to help people optimize their lives. Michael's mission is to make these insights accessible, publishing them in bestselling books like Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis, and sharing the latest in his newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter. His work is endorsed by leading institutions, from professional sports teams to the military, transforming how they approach health, performance, and success. Ultimately, Michael Easter's ideas have empowered millions to lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.

In this episode we take a deep dive into how a scarcity mindset can show up in many aspects of our modern lives and Michael shares insights on how to shed habits that are not serving us in the long term.

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