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Becoming The Main Character

We"re going to discover the world"s greatest stories and the important lessons they hold. Each episode will take you on a journey, transforming how you see life through literature"s most powerful narratives. Hamlet will teach you why you shouldn"t put off making that big move. Jo March exemplifies committing to your business idea when no one believes in you. Captain Ahab’s struggle with Moby Dick is a warning to not let future relationships be ruined by the memories of your exes. Fiction for

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00:25:52

Become Robert Jordan \\ For Whom The Bell Tolls...

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2024/09/10

As far as companion episodes go, this juice was worth the squeeze. Let's talk about what other takeaways I have from this Hemingway classic. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠

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02:12:51

For Whom The Bell Tolls \\ A Calling Higher Than...

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2024/09/03

Never ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.Let's get a taste of Ernest Hemingway's unique way of storytelling. Focusing on writing "truly". -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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00:35:16

Odin, The Allfather \\ What Price Will You Pay?

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2024/08/21

We're taking our mythology up north to the land of ice and snow.Odin will make you question how you can do more in service of your goals. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain

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00:22:21

Become The Time Traveler \\ The Time Machine...

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2024/08/13

More lessons from H.G. Wells' first heroic character, PLUS we dive into a theory about how reading fiction is useful for us to understand the real world. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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01:43:02

The Time Machine \\ Dreams Bigger Than Reality

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2024/08/07

How do you envision the future? What would you think if you traveled there and it was nothing like you imagined?If you liked Journey to the Center of the Earth, you're going to enjoy this one. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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00:30:22

The Tragedy Of Orpheus \\ The Perils Of Lesser Goals

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2024/07/23

Are you familiar with the feeling of saying you want something, but your actions don't line up with that desire?It doesn't take much to derail us from our goals, and sometimes the consequences of those distractions are terribly unfair. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain

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00:30:29

Become Jo March \\ Little Women Companion Episode

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2024/07/16

Jo March cannot, and will not, be stopped.We're not done learning from her. I've got 3 more lessons to share that demonstrate how to combine the hard skills of building your dream life with the soft skills of maintaining relationships. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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02:22:51

Little Women \\ Adapting Your Way To A Good Life

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2024/07/09

Little Women is both a quaint period piece of Americana and a story that accurately gets to the heart of why life is so complicated, regardless of what century you live in.All I know is, I felt the highs and lows as the reader, and that's what great stories do. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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00:25:03

The Golden Goose \\ What Is Kindness Worth?

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2024/06/25

The protagonist in this story is named "Dummy". Need I say more?Our first venture into the world of fairytales on the podcast, and of course we had to go with one from "The Brothers Grimm". -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain

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00:25:11

(Don't) Become Paul Atreides \\ Dune Companion Episode

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2024/06/21

Let's talk about Paul Muad'Dib. He's a complicated guy, isn't he? Equal parts visionary and tortured soul. Join me for a deeper dive into what it was about Paul that led him to the holy war and how his struggles are not unfamiliar to us in the 21st century. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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01:56:38

Dune (Part 2) \\ The Slow Death Of Virtue

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2024/06/13

The Sleeper has awakened.Paul's visions are full of death and war. Can he protect the ones he loves without triggering inter-galactic genocide? Plus, we learn how we are just as guilty of making the same compromises as Paul...if we're not careful. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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01:46:15

Dune (Part 1) \\ Pain Is A Beginning

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2024/06/11

Get in, loser. We're going to Arrakis... Whether you loved the movies and want to dive deeper, or have never ventured into the world of Dune...I've got what you're looking for. There's so much to take away from this book. Part 2 will be out soon. There was no way I was going to fit this incredible world into a single episode. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠

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00:21:11

Hercules At The Crossroads \\ The Meaningful Choice

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2024/05/28

The origin of a good life can sometimes be traced back to a single decision. This parable is a creation of the great philosopher Socrates and in it we get a beautiful perspective on a life worth living. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain

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02:12:49

The Grapes of Wrath \\ Dealing In Hope

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2024/05/14

Spoiler Alert: Grapes do not actually play a major part of this story. It's still worth learning about though.The Grapes of Wrath is an honest look at a raw time in American History that illustrates how to stand firm in the face of overwhelming adversity. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠ -- Pick up your copy: https://amzn.to/3WGopPe The film version: https://amzn.to/3ygJDJf

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00:11:20

Icarus \\ The "Healthy Ego" Zone

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2024/04/30

You had one job, Icarus...(Too soon?) Real talk, there is a LOT MORE to this story than "Don't fly too close to the sun". This is the first "mini" episode of the podcast. These will focus on M.F.F.s: Myths, Fairytales, and Folklore. The stories that have been used to teach lessons throughout history. Hope you're as excited as I am. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter:

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01:29:20

Journey To The Center Of The Earth \\ Giving Up Is...

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2024/04/30

Imagine your life if Indiana Jones was your uncle. But not young Indy, we're talking Crystal Skull era. Journey to the Center of the Earth is considered the first true science fiction novel. And it's an inspiring lesson on perseverance and the value of having good people in your life. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠ -- Tim Curry's Audiobook Narration: https://amzn.to/4aSr10w

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01:34:15

Moby Dick \\ Don't Fight Against Fate

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2024/04/30

That feeling when you sign up for a 4-year voyage only to discover your boss has unresolved anger issues... In Moby Dick you will ask "Why is Ahab so hung up on this whale?", only to realize you have your own issues from the past that are still messing with your mind. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain⁠⁠ -- Moby Dick Paperback: https://amzn.to/3JEhFcL Patrick Stewart Film Version:

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01:09:24

Hamlet \\ Your Indecision Is Killing You

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2024/04/30

The ghost of your dad tells you if you ever loved him you have to avenge him by killing your uncle. wyd? Shakespeare's most famous work shows us what happens when you aren't clear on what matters to you (hint, it's not great). Plus, finally learn the context behind "To be, or not to be." -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/becomingmain⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/becomingmain -- Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet :

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00:02:48

BTMC: Show Trailer

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2024/04/28

In less than 3 minutes I'll dish on why this podcast is the perfect form of "edu-tainment". Learn life-changing lessons by analyzing the characters of the world's most powerful narratives.

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