In this episode of Two Percent, Michael sits down with backcountry bow hunter and filmmaker Donnie Vincent to unpack what months in remote wilderness teach you about stress, calm, and competence. Donnie was featured heavily in Michael’s bestselling book, The Comfort Crisis, and now he joins Michael for the first time on mic since the book’s release.

They talk about the ethics and emotional reality of hunting, why sourcing your own food changes your relationship with life, and how modern convenience hijacks the ancient “search” that once made humans thrive. Donnie shares stories from Alaska—about storms, solitude, and the kind of discomfort that forces growth.

The two discuss the importance of building resilience when nothing's certain, staying present in wild places, and how you can get the same benefits of a hunt without ever picking up a bow – all it takes is choosing experiences that are hard and honest.

In this episode of Two Percent, Michael sits down with backcountry bow hunter and filmmaker <a href="https://www.donnievincent.com/">Donnie Vincent</a> to unpack what <a href="https://vimeo.com/105686970?fl=pl&amp;fe=vl">months in remote wilderness</a> teach you about stress, calm, and competence. Donnie was featured heavily in Michael&rsquo;s bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim-ebook/dp/B08FZLLPJX?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X-STTy4huXuSYIIyM_u9NoyryYIwO3eF7U9nKDPF3TuIpTnanH4PvUevHbSN1w4IbqGTrrVP_2IdYD2F2jCV6XFE7cankbvuqYl86Jia44g8rmF2MHrmeBPHW0KH8v3E.mJaZCJhKcBipOGj5hyoZsmZ-gTah3X_aI3eqPWiyuL4&amp;dib_tag=AUTHOR&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=michaelglenne-20&amp;linkId=35011773887279c6b956aa816ae9d0b2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">The Comfort Crisis</a>, and now he joins Michael for the first time on mic since the book&rsquo;s release.
They talk about the ethics and emotional reality of hunting, why sourcing your own food changes your relationship with life, and how modern convenience hijacks the ancient &ldquo;search&rdquo; that once made humans thrive. Donnie shares stories from Alaska&mdash;about storms, solitude, and the kind of discomfort that forces growth.
The two discuss the importance of building resilience when nothing's certain, staying present in wild places, and how you can get the same benefits of a hunt without ever picking up a bow &ndash; all it takes is choosing experiences that are hard and honest.

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Two Percent with Michael Easter

From New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balances rigorous evidence with a healthy dose of skepticism to cut through the noise of the modern wellness industry. Whether he’s interviewing elite explorers and Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists—it’s a grounded, often humorous guide for real people looking to build resilience and agency in an increasingly comfortable world. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, listen to Two Percent to discover why the antidote to modern malaise is often found in the challenges we’ve been taught to avoid.

From&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balances rigorous evidence with a healthy dose of skepticism to cut through the noise of the modern wellness industry. Whether he&rsquo;s interviewing elite explorers and Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists&mdash;it&rsquo;s a grounded, often humorous guide for real people looking to build resilience and agency in an increasingly comfortable world. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, listen to Two Percent to discover why the antidote to modern malaise is often found in the challenges we&rsquo;ve been taught to avoid.

Donnie Vincent: Hunting, Hard Things, and the Mindset That Gets You Through Storms

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