Ancient Wisdom Today

65. Making Movies, Telling Stories, Changing Lives with Glen Powell

Ancient Wisdom Today

Show Notes

Today’s guest is Glen Powell, a dear friend of mine and an actor most recently known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick. There’s something magic about movies, and it’s great to hear from someone who takes his role seriously and knows the power he holds. Glen shares the story of how he got into acting, the transformative power of storytelling and dedicating yourself to your craft, the amazing privilege of walking in someone else’s shoes, the complexity of making a movie, and how to take action while divorcing yourself from the reaction to it.

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