391. Stop Trying to Be So Happy | Achievable Contentment with Paul Ollinger

In this uplifting episode of The Daily Helping, Dr. Richard Shuster welcomes Paul Ollinger, a nationally touring comedian, writer, and host of the Reasonably Happy podcast. With a career that spans opening for stars like Chelsea Handler and LL Cool J to being an early employee at Facebook, Paul shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery, creativity, and personal fulfillment.

Paul opens up about leaving a high-powered corporate role to chase his dream of comedy and the identity crisis that followed. He delves into the nuanced relationship between money, happiness, and purpose, which became the foundation for his latest book, Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work, and Other Things That Piss Me Off. Through humor, storytelling, and reflections on Stoic philosophy, Paul reveals how finding "reasonable happiness" can lead to a more content and balanced life.

The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway

Take the time to be grateful and be specific. 

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Resources:

• Find all things Paul Ollinger at PaulOllinger.com
• Read Ryan Holiday’s books on Stoicism
• Read “How Good Do We Have To Be?”
• Read “Good Enough Parent”
• Read “Option B”

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