We could live on a constant series of small highs from voluntarily taking on discomforts that make us better. It's not a harder road than the "comfortable" one, once you're on it.
Inspired by: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000587689256
https://www.roadlesstraveled.online/post/flipping-the-script-on-dopamine-sourcing