Welcome back to Why’d You Think You Could Do That? and another Bravery Digest — your weekly shot of courage with Sam Penny.

In this episode, Sam unpacks a powerful idea: Discomfort Debt. It’s the hidden cost you pay every time you avoid a bold move, delay a hard decision, or put off the conversation you know you need to have.

Avoidance feels easier in the moment — like buying peace on a credit card. But the interest compounds. That weight shows up later as stress, second-guessing, and fatigue that doesn’t make sense.

You’ll learn:

• Why discomfort never disappears just because you ignore it.
• How avoidance drains your energy, focus, and confidence.
• The simple way to start “paying down” discomfort debt today.

And stick around for the end — Sam reveals this Thursday’s guest: Erden Eruç, the first person in history to circumnavigate the globe entirely by human power. He’s rowed oceans, cycled continents, and climbed mountains - all without an engine. If you’ve ever thought your dream was too big, too far, or too impossible, this conversation will change that.

Take the step. Stop paying interest on avoidance.

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