Fresh off his Lord of the Rings series, our friend and partner Jameson Olsen has dropped a brand-new episode of his Becoming The Main Character podcast — this time on Jurassic Park (🦖). We highly recommend giving it a listen — this show has quickly become one of our favorites.
“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.
This is fiction for your non-fiction life. Tune in, be changed.”
Sunday, 24 August
Two thoughts from Ludwig Börne
"Only the suppressed word is dangerous."
"Losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth."
Monday, 25 August
Two thoughts from James P. Carse
"To be prepared against surprise is to be trained. To be prepared for surprise is to be educated."
"A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play."
Tuesday, 26 August
Two thoughts from Wendell Berry
“Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”
"Plant sequoias.
Say that your main crop is the forest
that you did not plant,
that you will not live to harvest."
Wednesday, 27 August
Two thoughts from Hank Green
"Stop listening to people telling us we need to hate each other."
“You are always a little bit wrong.”
Thursday, 28 August
Two thoughts from Antonio Machado
"Only a fool thinks price and value are the same."
"Beyond living and dreaming there is something more important: waking up."
Friday, 29 August
Two thoughts from Esther Perel
“Behind every criticism is a veiled wish.”
“Is jealousy an expression of love or a sign of insecurity?”
Saturday, 30 August
Two thoughts from Russ Harris
“The more importance we place on avoiding unpleasant feelings in life, the more our life tends to go downhill.”
“Stop trying to control how you feel, and instead take control of what you do.”
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