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3432: To the Pain by Steve Pavlina on Personal Growth
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 649
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3432: Steve Pavlina uses his struggle with flexibility in Taekwondo to reveal how growth often demands stepping beyond self-imposed limits and enduring temporary discomfort. His story shows that setbacks don't have to become part of your identity and that expanding your tolerance for pain, physical or emotional, can help you break through frustrating plateaus. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2020/04/to-the-pain/ Quotes to ponder: "Your personal pain line isn’t fixed. It’s flexible." "It is good to admit the truth though, such as when help is needed to solve a particular problem." "Consider what problems in your life you could solve if you’re willing to endure more discomfort or pain to cross the finish line." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices