Normal 40: The Podcast #61: The Courage to Dream (Pt. 2) – Reclaiming Purpose, Passion, and Your Art: A Ramble with Brandon Meyer
Apr 4, 2025
55:06
At some point, the chaos gets too loud to ignore. In that moment, you will break down or raise up.
In Part Two of Brandon Meyer’s story, we start the exploration about what really matters and how you chase it.
This episode is about the people who show up when you stop pretending. The friends who bet on you before you bet on yourself. The quiet acts of rebellion that help you remember who you were before the titles, the expectations, and the noise.
"I hit it at a young age… and realized it wasn’t the end game I thought it would be."
—Brandon Meyer
Most of all, we talk about rediscovering your art—not the kind you post, sell, or monetize—but the things you do just for you. The things that make you feel alive again. The things you share with friends, and we find out what happens when we share it.
This isn’t about leaving a job. This is about finding the life that fits your soul. It's about rethinking who you are, what you can offer and getting clear on who needs it most.
IN THIS EPISODE:
🔗 Connect with Lon and Brandon
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com/subscribe
In Part Two of Brandon Meyer’s story, we start the exploration about what really matters and how you chase it.
This episode is about the people who show up when you stop pretending. The friends who bet on you before you bet on yourself. The quiet acts of rebellion that help you remember who you were before the titles, the expectations, and the noise.
"I hit it at a young age… and realized it wasn’t the end game I thought it would be."
—Brandon Meyer
Most of all, we talk about rediscovering your art—not the kind you post, sell, or monetize—but the things you do just for you. The things that make you feel alive again. The things you share with friends, and we find out what happens when we share it.
This isn’t about leaving a job. This is about finding the life that fits your soul. It's about rethinking who you are, what you can offer and getting clear on who needs it most.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- The turning point that shook Brandon
- The friendships that held him steady and called him forward
- Why you need people who believe in your next chapter—even when you don’t
- How to remember your art, and why you must
- The cost of waiting vs. the power of acting
🔗 Connect with Lon and Brandon
- Lon Stroschein: https://linktr.ee/lon.stroschein
- Brandon Meyer:
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com/subscribe