In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Stephen, for whom daily happiness is entirely relationship-driven. 


Stephen Ladek is an explorer & entrepreneur who helps others find focus, fulfillment, and freedom through radical accountability. 


Learn more about Stephen here:

https://www.ladek.com/

Learn more about his work in online education here: 

https://linktr.ee/lmspulse

Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode:

How Stephen views relating to self as an act of introspection 
What are the most important questions you have to ask to improve any relationship?
The limitations of online identities
Letting go of one identity to embrace your more authentic self
Why Stephen identifies first and foremost as an explorer
Joachim & Stephen discuss the different impacts of their childhood 
How growing up in middle-class America prompted a path of exploration 
Stephen's transformation from living an unremarkable life to becoming a person of extraordinary capacity
Why mediocrity is the word that gives Stephen the most fear?
The importance of intentionally investing in deep relationships 
And much, much more! 

A parting quote from Stephen: 


"Why not commit to saying yes? Let's make this a moment. Let's make this extraordinary."


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