Book description
"If you've been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it."--Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and New York Times bestselling author Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild. In many ways, we're more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Easter's journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA's top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who's found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more. Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.
Proper
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Accidental Genius
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Apex
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Knight Light
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EchoEmissary
Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Red Woman
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Wild Tesla
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Tall Sally
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Ship Whip
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Grabber
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Frosty
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Shwatson
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Jester
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Accidental Genius
No more hassle with converting files β ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. πΆ Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! πΆπ Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
3P-own
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a winner. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers!
Palomino Cake
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Mr. Spy
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer! ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
NexusNinja
Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. π±π Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
101
Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes β options galore to suit everyone's preferences. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
DreadSherX
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. π Say goodbye to boredom during long drives β this app makes road trips fly by! ππ Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. π±π
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience