It's always a bit of a shock when life throws us a curve ball. We think we have everything under control and then something happens to remind us that we're not actually in charge of anything. It can be a really difficult thing to deal with, especially if it feels like everything is crumbling down around us.

But when sh*t starts to go off the rails, it might be the perfect opportunity to reevaluate our lives and see if what we are currently doing is aligned with who we truly are.

Feeling stuck, unhappy with your current situation, or living in unalignment with your values? This just might be the episode you need to make a change.

Know Your Why I Michael Jr

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• “I gave up all pretenses and was like, “yeah, I'm just the drunk friend sitting at the table.”

• “Baby Ruth is the worst candy bar, and I can think of two movies it starred in.”

• “I feel like I won the dad lottery. I really do.”

• “It's hard to live in a world where your biggest fan is not there.”

• “We shall never speak of this again.” -Aurelio Licata, Nicole’s father

• “It's fucking weird in here.”-Aurelio Licata, Nicole’s father

• “It's useful to spend some time thinking about whether you're operating in ‘what’ or ‘why’ to maximize your energy, your efficiency, your impact. Do what you need to do. Survive, thrive, whatever the fuck it is. Knowing the difference between those two things and where you stand is the difference between standing still and moving forward.”