Doing Life-Lessons From Shakespeare's As You Like It

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." is a famous quote from Shakespeare's As You Like It. In Act 2, Scene 7. This famous speech is delivered by the character Jaques, a melancholy and contemplative lord who is known for his philosophical musings throughout the play.

In this scene, Jaques is reflecting on the passage of time and the different stages of human life. Before delivering the quote, Jaques describes the seven ages of man, starting from infancy and progressing through the various milestones of life.

In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at the wise advice and weighty life lessons Jaques' speech and the famous quote bestows. A strong emphasis is on the roles we play throughout our lives and the impact on ourselves and others. At the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to decide whether its time to write a new scene..