There's this ideology about being prepared to withstand any difficult situations and one way is to get used to hardship.
I take at least 1 cold shower in a month.
This may seem easy but consciously choosing to do so is where it is difficult. It also let's you appreciate the comforts we take for granted so easily.
There are few other suggestions in the book to try walking on barefoot for a day, try living out of ₹50 - ₹100 (about a dollar's worth money) for a day.
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Just for a day or two, not forever.
It's about self-control and willpower: Exerting self-control leads to more self-control over time. Plus, denying yourself something makes you appreciate the things you take for granted.
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