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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Book • 1970
The book tells the story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a seagull who is different from the others in his flock.
While most seagulls focus on eating and survival, Jonathan is passionate about flying and constantly challenges himself to improve his flight skills.
His nonconformity leads to his banishment from the flock, but he continues to pursue his dreams, eventually finding other like-minded seagulls and learning valuable lessons about love, kindness, and transcendence.
The story is an allegory about seeking a higher purpose in life and not compromising one's vision, even in the face of societal pressure.
While most seagulls focus on eating and survival, Jonathan is passionate about flying and constantly challenges himself to improve his flight skills.
His nonconformity leads to his banishment from the flock, but he continues to pursue his dreams, eventually finding other like-minded seagulls and learning valuable lessons about love, kindness, and transcendence.
The story is an allegory about seeking a higher purpose in life and not compromising one's vision, even in the face of societal pressure.
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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Mentioned by 
Mike Maples Jr. to illustrate the concept of being willing to be different and pursue one's passions.
Mike Maples Jr. to illustrate the concept of being willing to be different and pursue one's passions.
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Kyla Scanlon as a nice read on the power of people taking a chance, but then what happens when we forget why we took that chance in the first place.
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Mike Maples Jr. , reflecting on its message about self-imposed limitations and the pursuit of one's potential.
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