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Rainn Wilson On How His Deepest Struggles Led To His Best Roles

The Daily Stoic

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The Importance of Embracing Challenges and Making the Most of Opportunities

Embracing the misery of his life led to getting the role of Dwight on The Office, which opened many doors for the speaker. He refers to a metaphor from Epictetus, who explains that in life, we are all actors following a script. We must make the most of our given roles and act them out to the best of our ability. However, in today's society, people have more control over their choices.

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