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ReThinking

The Office's Rainn Wilson on meaning and happiness

Nov 14, 2023
46:02
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Rainn Wilson, actor who played Dwight Schrute on 'The Office', discusses his journey to stardom, exploring insights from philosophy and psychology. They also talk about Rainn's favorite moments from the show and do improv when Dunder Mifflin invites an organizational psychologist to talk to Dwight.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rainn Wilson found peace and purpose through therapy, meditation, and exploring spiritual teachings.
  • Contrary to the hierarchical and uncollaborative office portrayed in 'The Office', the cast had the freedom to improvise and collaborate behind the scenes.

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Rainn Wilson's Journey to Success

Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in the TV show 'The Office,' shares his journey to success. He started as a theater actor, dreaming of making it big in New York but struggled to make ends meet. Eventually, he decided to move to Los Angeles and got his big break with the role of Dwight. Despite achieving fame and success, Wilson reveals that he went through a period of unhappiness and constant longing for more. Through therapy, meditation, and exploring various spiritual teachings, he found peace and a deeper sense of purpose.

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