How to Win the Lead Role in E.T. and Achieve Human Perfection (Epictetus – Discourses 2:18)

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: Have you ever seen the audition tape for Henry Thomas, the kid who played Elliot in Stephen Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? Well, if you haven’t, drop everything you’re doing and watch it now, because it’s one of the best performances of a child actor I’ve seen – and it was all improvised! Not only that, but it led to an insight about Stoicism which, in turn, led to an insight about human perfection, and that’s what this episode is about. That, and a story about how Stoicism kicked in after I lost my car keys this past Friday. Related Rabbi Schneeweiss Content:- Aurelius - Meditations 4:22: That's a Jacket, Not a Bad Cat!- TSJ Interlude - I Got Got By An Impression!Sources: - Epictetus, Discourses 2:18- YouTube: Henry Thomas Audition for E.T. “Ok, kid, you got the job”.- YouTube: The Story of Casting Elliot in E.T.- Ralbag, Bereishis, Introduction to Section 8 (2:4 – 3:24)----------The Torah content for these two weeks has been sponsored by Judah and Naomi Dardik in loving memory of Rabbi Moskowitz zt''l, who taught his students to pursue truth by asking questions, who modeled love of Torah and learning, and who exemplified living a life of the mind.----------If you have questions, comments, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.----------If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle/Chase QuickPay and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail.com. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor an article, shiur, or podcast episode, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.com. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.----------patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss youtube.com/rabbischneeweisskolhaseridim.blogspot.com/mishlei.buzzsprout.com thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com rambambekius.buzzsprout.commachshavahlab.buzzsprout.comtefilah.buzzsprout.comhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0Hamazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharelSupport the show