Why Discomfort Is the Price of a Better Life | Dan Clouser | SC

Dan Clouser spent 30 years building a life he genuinely loved — a successful career, a home, a community, and an identity rooted in purpose. Then he walked away from it all. In this episode, Dan explains why fear of discomfort keeps most people trapped, how letting go of stability challenges everything we think we need, and why starting again isn’t failure — it’s freedom. We talk about identity loss, fear of judgment, financial uncertainty, shame, overthinking, and the hidden psychological battles that come with choosing change. If you’ve ever felt stuck between the life you built and the life you want, this conversation will hit home. 01:09 - Letting Go of Memories 03:23 - Tackling Regret 04:40 - Feeling Trapped 06:50 - 10% Harder = More Motivation 11:29 - Starting Over & Shame 13:14 - Empty Cup Story 18:12 - Life’s Checkpoints 21:00 - Self-Reflecting Danger 24:41 - Living Vs Surviving 25:51 - Sticky Note Advice FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Dan; https://journeyofmymothersson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-clouser-a222521b https://www.instagram.com/danclouser5 #discomfort #resilience #selfgrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.