Charlie Cox argues that happiness comes from leaning into discomfort rather than avoiding it. He says becoming unafraid of pain eliminates the feeling itself, and that writing a good book requires the vulnerability of sharing personal stories that others will recognize in themselves.
What is the recipe to happiness?
My experience was I leaned into pain. That's what I think it was.
Which then gives you a power. Yeah, you learned a new trick.
But the trick is you, you become unafraid of being uncomfortable. And when you become unafraid of being uncomfortable, you cease to become uncomfortable.
Have you ever considered writing a book?
Not good enough. No, I'm not really. Yeah, I'm not, I'm not, I'm not smart enough. Or, and, um, and I've seen the work that goes into that and the the level of, you know, talent and expertise.
And I don't think a good book is about that. A good book is about being vulnerable and sharing.
Yeah, you're right. It's about being vulnerable. I have resistance. I'm probably afraid to try. Yeah, you're not ready.
Yeah, maybe someday. Maybe. Because you have a fascinating story. I think a lot of people would relate to it.
Really? It's uncomfortable.
Oh yeah, for sure. It's really uncomfortable. Remember, you were the one that taught me Takeda happens to sit into that. There you go. It's funny. There you go. What goes around comes around.
