Escaping the Comfort Cage | Hiten Lulla | TEDxMNNIT

Bad Habits & Self-Improvement - The speaker discusses the negative impact of excessive social media use, specifically Instagram, on daily routines and overall well-being [2] - The speaker shares a personal experience of overthinking, which led to self-doubt and hindered job search efforts [2][3] - The speaker introduces Stoicism as a philosophy to manage overthinking by focusing on controlling responses to events rather than the events themselves [4] - The speaker uses the example of job interviews to illustrate how Stoicism can help manage the outcome [4] - The speaker criticizes the common habit of procrastination among students, particularly engineers, and emphasizes the importance of consistent effort [5] - The speaker highlights the negative aspects of seeking comfort zones, using the example of individuals remaining in the same company for 25 years without personal growth [6] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of fighting discomfort to achieve personal growth and overcome bad habits, using personal experiences as examples [7] Philosophical Application - The speaker advocates for using Stoicism to solve life's problems and break free from negative cycles [7]