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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