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- 2 weeks ago41 min
The Ancient Story Structure Hollywood Keeps Ignoring \\ Kishōtenketsu
What if I told you that you have been deprived of one of the best forms of storytelling for most of your life?The "The Three-Act" story structure has dominated Western storytelling for centuries. Hero has desires, Hero encounters conflict, Hero overcomes conflict in order to achieve desires. Easy Peasy. But the Four-Act structure, aka Kishōtenketsu proposes an entirely different take on why we tell stories. Once in a while, a Four-Act breaks out into western culture like Bong Joon Ho's Parasite. But what felt like a complete curveball to our Western minds is simply a perfectly executed Four-Act story to those in the know. Let's learn how it works, see how it differs from Three-Act, we'll see it in action as I retell the ancient Japanese myth of Urashima Taro, and we'll discuss where it's valuable in your life.----------------------------------Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get the full story the day it releases, plus EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://schoolofprotagonism.substack.com/FOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT:Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Apr 14, 20261h 47m
Project Hail Mary (part two) \\ Courage Is Not Optional
You ready for part 2, question?Grace is now teamed up with his alien friend Rocky, and they have worked together to the point of creating a theory that might save both of their planets. But can they find out the answer in time? Grace also remembers a dark secret about himself...Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get the full story the day it releases, plus EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT:Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Apr 6, 20262h 36m
Project Hail Mary (part one) \\ The Science of Not Giving Up
I woke up in space without a clue of what's going on...how's your day been?Andy Weir has carved out a niche for himself that you could call "lone man lost in space". This time, the creator of The Martian dives into even deeper space as he explores interstellar travel, extinction-level events on earth, unexpected friendship, and self-discovery.I have never heard someone say they read this book and didn't love it. So settle in, because this story is literally out of this world.Part 2 is out next week. For full access now:Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get the full story the day it releases, plus EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Mar 18, 20261h 13m
True Grit \\ A Quest To Fix What Is Broken (part 2)
How Did I End Up Here?Mattie Ross finds herself out on the frozen hillsides of Oklahoma. Body aching from being on horseback all day, she just witnessed the gruesome killing of two bandits...It's enough to make her ask 'what am I doing out here?'Part 2 of True Grit will lead to what I believe is the very relatable answer to that question.Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get the full story the day it releases, plus EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Mar 11, 20261h 45m
True Grit \\ Forge Your Own Path (part 1)
"I was born game, sis, and I hope to die in that condition."When the government-appointed lawmen aren't quick to hunt down the murderer of Frank Ross, his teenage daughter, Mattie, takes things into her own hands and hires a one-eyed US Marshall known for his rough treatment of outlaws.In Charles Portis's classic western novel, we find a beautiful example of how to push through even when everyone is telling you you're not up to the task. So saddle up, we're heading out to find ourselves a desperado.Part 2 releases next week.Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get the full story the day it releases, plus EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Feb 19, 20261h 0m
The Minority Report \\ Future vs. Fate
Felonies are down by 99.8%. There hasn't been a murder in 5 years because the police know what will happen before it takes place. There couldn't possibly be any side effects to arresting people who haven't yet committed a crime...right?This sci-fi classic short story from the 1950's comes to us from the same author who wrote "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" (aka Blade Runner) and is a great dip into the world of "what if?"Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story, plus bonus character analysis episodes and early access to the next novel so you can read along. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT:Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Jan 29, 20262h 57m
Crime and Punishment (Part 2)
"It’s as well that you only killed the old woman. If you’d invented another theory you might perhaps have done something a thousand times more hideous."Raskolnikov was a young man with a theory. A theory that led to a choice, and now he doesn't know how to deal with the consequences. Who will condemn him first, the police, or his own conscience?Tune in to see how Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov's bold and violent story will play out.Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
- Jan 16, 20263h 10m
Crime and Punishment (Part 1)
"Would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds?"The Russians are coming...Fyodor Dostoevsky's unique brand of psychological thriller has reached BTMC, and I was delighted to dive deep into the intellectual madness of the deeply flawed main character, Raskolnikov.We've never covered a book like this before.This story was too big for one episode. So, jump in the deep end with part one, and come back soon for part 2.Sign up for 'BTMC: Protagonist Edition', where you get EXTENDED VERSIONS of the episodes to take you even deeper into the story with more scenes, more lessons, and more of everything that makes the show what it is, as well as access to all of the Character Analysis episodes. Sign up link below: ---------------------------Get BTMC: PROTAGONIST EDITION: https://becomingmain.supercast.com/--GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: "THE SCHOOL OF PROTAGONISM"Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofprotagonismFOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmainX: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
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About 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 your non-fiction life.Tune in, be changed.
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