The Character Arc Podcast

Back from the long break with a special episode!

My father is one of the most interesting people I know.

Among other things, he’s a Vietnam War veteran, helicopter pilot, sailboat captain, non-fiction book author, artist, designer, boat builder… the list goes on.

During his recent visit to Lisbon, I had the chance to ask him some questions about life, career, and some eventful moments in his 76 year (and counting) run on the planet.

Video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1x-BuRYI8M

Have you noticed the "leap of faith" trope in fiction? You've certainly encountered it.

Why don't we bat an eyelash at the fact that something akin to "leap before you look" seems to be great advice for characters in fiction? Why do we buy into this idea, so often encountered in stories?

In this episode we explore the critical role this motif plays, both in stories and in how we make progress in reality.

Also: Get Your Story Straight - a poem

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