Finding Fulfillment in the Everyday: Michael Stoller's Take on Ordinary Life
The biggest challenge in life by far is having a great relationship is being a dad, being a good friend, being a good son, being a good brother... And it's so painful that they have to go outside of that to find success, to find control, to find meaning, to find purpose.
Ever feel like the mundane tasks of daily life are the hardest to tackle? Michael Stoller gets it. In episode #178 of 'My Blueprint', he opens up about the struggle to find meaning in the ordinary. Despite his professional achievements, Stoller shares how being a good father, brother, and son often feels like his biggest challenge. The pain of not being able to control or find purpose in these relationships can be overwhelming, pushing him to seek success elsewhere.
But through therapy, he's learned to appreciate the small, seemingly insignificant moments that make up life. From broken shoelaces to heartfelt conversations, Stoller reveals how he's found substance in what many might overlook. This episode is a candid look at emotional sobriety, touching on depression, anxiety, spirituality, parenting, and marriage. It's a relatable journey for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of everyday life and find a bit of extraordinary in the ordinary.