What if the life you’re working so hard to build isn’t actually the life you want?Jim Murphy, author of The Best Possible Life, joins Michael Easley for a wide-ranging conversation about achievement, suffering, joy, purpose, unconditional love, and what it means to live fully.Jim draws from his experience as a professional baseball player, coach, and mentor to high-performing athletes and leaders. He explains why achievement can become a substitute for identity, why we cannot always trust our feelings, and why suffering and difficulty can play an important role in developing wisdom, courage, and strength.Michael and Jim also discuss parenting, retirement, the pressure to perform, being present, gratitude, and the challenge of mastering the ego.ChaptersKey topics covered• Achievement and identity• The pursuit of success• Unconditional love• Happiness vs. joy• Sacrificial love• Suffering and spiritual growth• Parenting and grit• Purpose and retirement• Presence and gratitude• High performance• Mastering the ego• Love, wisdom, and courageLinks Mentioned:Inner Excellence websiteThe Best Possible Life by Jim MurphyThe Inner Excellence 90 Day ChallengeWatch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel.For more inContext interviews, click here.