“Comfort makes you weaker. We need some variability, some stressors. Not too much, but just enough.”Nassim Nicholas Taleb
In modern life, staying in our comfort zones can hinder growth and resilience. By challenging ourselves with new experiences, we build strength and adaptability. For example, trying a new hobby or taking on a challenging project at work can help us grow and become more resilient in the face of adversity.
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
The verse encourages believers to consider trials as opportunities for growth and endurance, similar to the Stoic idea of intentionally introducing stressors to build resilience.