In this episode, we explore the cultural phenomenon and philosophical roots of main character energy, both its empowering promise and its dark underside. 
Sparked by a moonlit conversation in Hanoi, this episode unspools into many threads. 
We talk about:

What main character energy really means (and why it matters)

How to find joy and agency even in the absurd… yes, we’re talking The Myth of Sisyphus

The dark side of performance and Western privilege

Travel, language, culture, and why no one is just a “side character”

Martin Buber’s I-It vs. I-Thou, Simone Weil on attention, and how to live with radical presence

And the ultimate plot twist: But you’ll have to listen to hear this one

This episode is both an invitation to live boldly and a gut-check on ego and empathy.
Plus, a beautiful little cameo by some of my friends on what makes them feel like the main characters in their own lives.
Thank you to Annie, Maatai, Claire, Tiaan, and Henry.
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