In this episode of "Heroic Traits: a bestselling author's guide," Matt and Billy discuss the concept of hard work and the importance of putting the right amount of effort into mastering a skill. They explore how focusing on the process of learning and embracing failure can help overcome fear and self-doubt.

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“‘Be your own Mentor’, Dante grips his shoulder, a little tighter, ‘trust me, it's possible’” In the sixth episode of Season 2, Matt and Billy dive into one of the many popular highlighted quotes from Double Life, Book 2 of the Dante Jacoby Series. This episode of the podcast delves into the themes of mentorship, family, and the personal flaws of individuals through the fictional journey of the Dante Jacoby character. 

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"A bandaid only delays the problem, worsening it if left untreated. Stitches are painful upfront, but necessary for True healing."  In the fifth episode of Season 2, Matt and Billy dive into one of the many popular highlighted quotes from Double Life, Book 2 of the Dante Jacoby Series. This episode of the podcast delves into the themes of self-improvement, obligation, and productivity through the fictional journey of the Dante Jacoby character.

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"Dante's experience with modern gangsters is that they're opportunists, flexible with their words to suit their own selfish interests. They will use one of these moral codes to justify their actions, but as soon as the same goat has negative implications on their lifestyle, they'll discard it like it's paper mache. Words are empty."  In the fourth episode of Season 2, Matt and Billy dive into one of the many popular highlighted quotes from Double Life, Book 2 of the Dante Jacoby Series. This episode of the podcast delves into the themes of morals, challenges, and the prices of promises through the fictional journey of the Dante Jacoby character. 

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“How someone lives their life is obvious, if you would only pay attention" In the third episode of Season 2, Matt and Billy dive into one of the many popular highlighted quotes from Double Life, Book 2 of the Dante Jacoby Series. This episode of the podcast delves into the themes of distraction, paying attention, and cherishing life through the fictional journey of the Dante Jacoby character.

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“Sharpening your mind, makes you realize how much time you have, if only you would use it properly”

In the second episode of Season 2, Matt and Billy dive into one of the many popular highlighted quotes from Double Life, Book 2 of the Dante Jacoby Series. This episode of the podcast delves into the themes of distraction, self-discovery, and the importance of challenging your mind through the fictional journey of the Dante Jacoby character.

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Dante’s chasing discomfort, as relentlessly and insatiably as he used to chase immediate gratification.” In the first episode of Season 2, hosts Matt and Billy dive into the first of many popular highlights from Double Life, Book 2 of the Dante Jacoby Series, unpacking themes of transformation, addiction, and the Stoic concept of "moderation in all things." Learn why finding a balance between two extremes is so important to long-term prosperity.

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"Two thousand years ago, Marcus Aurelius writes, The obstacle in the path becomes the path"

How can obstacles lead to a new path? Marcus Aurelius' philosophy seems paradoxical at first, but his philosophy teaches Dante that when a path becomes blocked, a better path is paved. In the season finale, Matt breaks down the life lessons behind Dante’s transformation that can serve readers in their own life. This episode includes a sneak peek into some of the challenges Dante experiences in the sequel, Double Life, which Matt and Billy will unpack in Season 2.

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