Michael Franti: An Open Letter to Anyone Trying to Stay Steady in Unsteady Times
Illinois, US, 6th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Oakland-born musician and hotelier Michael Franti is sharing a personal open letter to everyday people who are feeling worn down by work, pressure, and the pace of modern life. Drawing from more than four decades in music, entrepreneurship, travel, and service, Franti reflects on burnout, resilience, and what it really takes to keep going when life feels heavy.
This message is not about fixing everything. It is about staying in motion, one small decision at a time.
“I used to think success meant momentum. The next gig, the next city, the next opportunity,” Franti writes. “At that stage, success meant survival.”
Over time, his definition shifted.
“Now success feels more like sustainability,” he explains. “Can I keep doing the work I care about wi...
