{"id":14918,"date":"2026-04-16T16:53:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.keen.com\/articles\/?p=14918"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:53:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:53:52","slug":"how-to-be-the-main-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keen.com\/articles\/spiritual\/how-to-be-the-main-character","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Step Into Your Main Character Era (Yes, It Starts Today)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ready for your main character moment? If you\u2019re tired of playing a supporting role in your own life, it\u2019s time to shift gears. The &#8220;Main Character&#8221; doesn\u2019t sit around waiting for the plot to find them; they go out and drive the story forward. 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