Friction in Life by Design: The Missing Ingredient in Discipline

Modern life is designed to eliminate friction. Faster apps. Fewer clicks. Instant results. But what does that cost us?

In this episode of Warrior Mindset, Gene and Aaron unpack the idea of friction by design and why effort, resistance, and intentional obstacles are essential for awareness, discipline, and growth. Drawing from martial training, stoic philosophy, and real-world experience, they explore the difference between useful friction that builds presence and pointless suffering that wastes energy. This is a conversation about discipline, attention, and why ease isn’t always progress.

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