I finally made the video I’ve been scared to make.

I finally made the video I’ve been scared to make.

From Geeky Stoics by Stephen Kent

November 3, 2025 · 8 min

About this episode

Stephen Kent shares a personal story about his journey of self-discovery and ambition through the lens of Star Wars.

This one feels different. It’s the first time I’ve ever made something this personal for Geeky Stoics , pulling back the curtain on my struggle as I lost myself in my Air Force career, and how I found my way back, training for a Half Iron Man. It’s a story about identity , ambition , and the moment you realize you’ve been chasing someone else’s version of success .And the only way I knew how to tell it…was through the lens of Star Wars. Luke Skywalker has always been my guide for understanding who I want to be. While he struggles and loses his way, he still finds his way back… A hero, like his father before him. Somewhere along the way, I forgot that. This video chronicles my obsession to remember again . It’s called “The Dream That Refused to Die.” And before it goes live to the rest of the world on YouTube, I wanted you, the Geeky Stoics community, to see it first. So here it is. Geeky Stoics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Kent

Topics covered

  • identity
  • ambition
  • personal struggle
  • Star Wars
  • career transition
  • self-discovery

Keywords

  • personal story
  • Air Force
  • Half Iron Man
  • identity
  • success
  • Star Wars
  • self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Geeky Stoics, Air Force

Books & works: Star Wars, The Dream That Refused to Die

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