The Devil Will Always Be There

The devil doesn’t disappear… you just get stronger than it.This week on Built from Chaos, Michael Tandoi is stepping into one of the biggest moments of his life—and doing it clear-eyed, sober, and locked in.Fresh off a weekend in Florida where people didn’t just notice the change—they felt it—Michael breaks down what it’s like to be the version of yourself people actually respect. The one who shows up. The one who inspires. The one who proves you don’t need drugs or alcohol to have a damn good time.Then it gets real.Michael is heading to the Los Angeles Times Book Fair at University of Southern California with his book The Man I Was Destined to Be—a project that almost never happened… until Aunt Bonnie stepped in and changed everything.But this episode isn’t about hype. It’s about purpose.Michael shares a raw, real story about guiding a teenager through a tough moment after getting suspended for marijuana use—and why he didn’t just give advice… he stayed. He followed up. He showed that someone actually gives a shit.Because he does.If you’re struggling, if you’re rebuilding, if you’re fighting something that won’t let go—this episode is for you. And Michael wants you to know… you’re not alone.This isn’t just a story. It’s a reminder:The devil will always be there. The question is—who are you becoming in spite of it?🔥 Subscribe. Share it. And step into something better.