Real lessons from a fantasy world!

What do we do after someone tells us no? Especially if what we're working toward is vitally important?

Steven Pond (@TheCosmerenaut) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapter 5!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

Are Kalak and Jezrien wrong for giving up? Is Szeth wrong for sticking with it?

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, the Prelude and Prologue to the Stormlight Archive!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

Even in the depths of despair (aka - trapped in a slave wagon during a highstorm), we can still find purpose.

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 1 & 2!

The Next Ideal Podcast is available on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! For more information, visit TheNextIdeal.com

The Next Step Coin by Dragonsteel: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/next-step-coin

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