Narrative Landscapes

Narrative Landscapes

Been Here Before

Why Your Past Is More Important Than Someone Else's Present

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Jamie Black
Jul 28, 2026
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I’m heavily influenced by a podcast I listened to this past week.

3 hrs to listen first and I just spent another 90 minutes reading the transcript, highlighting and annotating it further.

I’ll be sharing the full playback soon but one of the things that’s sticking with me is the following:

When embarking on something new that’s difficult, don’t rely only on external inspiration from others who have done something remarkable. Instead look inside, look at your past, reflect truthfully on a challenging experience you overcame and then take note of how you felt, how you behaved and what actions you took (big or small) to make it through!

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