Why you should want to suffer | Paul Bloom?

Suffering helps you grow stronger, just like how a tree gets taller when it faces strong winds.

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy car. If it’s easy to push, it goes fast, but it doesn’t teach you much. Now imagine the toy car is stuck in mud. You have to push really hard to get it moving again. That struggle makes you stronger and smarter about how to play.

Paul Bloom says that when we go through hard times, our brain learns new things and becomes more resilient, like a muscle that gets bigger after working out.

Think of life as a game. When everything is easy, it's fun, but not very exciting. When you face challenges, like losing your favorite toy or having to do extra chores, those moments help you become better at the game.

Just like how you learn to ride a bike by falling down a few times, suffering helps you grow and become more capable of handling future problems. It’s not about loving the struggle, it's about knowing that it makes you stronger for what comes next.