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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