Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Being a writer isn't always easy. There are ups, downs, doubts—but there's also purpose.

In this clip from my Writers of the Future interview, I share how gratitude, perspective, and staying present help me stay grounded and happy—even when things don’t go my way.

🎯 Choose joy. 📚 Stay curious. 🔥 Keep writing.

👉 Full interview: soundcloud.com/writersofthefuture/320-michael-la-ronn-building-a-writing-career-while-raising-a-family-and-a-full-time-job

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