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The Changing Earth, Setting the World on Fire with Sara F. Hathaway

Nov 20, 2025
Sara F. Hathaway, an author and self-defense instructor from Texas, discusses her Changing Earth series, which combines survival skills with storytelling. She believes that fictional narratives can teach real-world lessons more effectively than plain instructions. Sara emphasizes the importance of self-discipline for authentic leadership and shares inspiring tales of resilience through survival training. She also addresses the challenges of rejection in the creative field, urging listeners to maintain faith and perseverance in their pursuits.
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ANECDOTE

Self-Defense Success Stories

  • Sara F. Hathaway described a one-lung friend who prepared during COVID and avoided shortages because of the books' guidance.
  • A student used her self-defense training to stop an attacker and protect her husband until help arrived.
INSIGHT

Stories Teach Practical Skills Better

  • Fiction embeds survival lessons so readers retain practical skills more than dry instructions.
  • Stories function as modern-day legends that pass down actionable knowledge and experience.
ADVICE

Repurpose Your Message Across Mediums

  • Turn your core message into multiple formats like novels, podcasts, and audio dramas to reach more people.
  • Use your network for production and iterate with dramatizations to expand audience engagement.
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