<p>In this Mere Mortals book review, we revisit Skeleton Key, the third Alex Rider novel, blending teenage espionage with lessons on stoicism, discipline, and composure. Beyond the action-packed spy drama, I explore how the book’s villain, the General, embodies a powerful, minimalistic strength that shaped my early understanding of discipline and quiet resilience. This isn’t just about the plot, it’s about the philosophy hidden between the lines.(00:00) – Welcome & New Studio Setup(00:19) – Introducing Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz(00:42) – Why Revisit Alex Rider as an Adult(01:15) – Plot Setup: From Wimbledon to the World of Spies(02:09) – CIA Involvement & Dangerous Missions(02:28) – Enter the Villain: The General and His Henchman(03:16) – High-Stakes Action: Submarines & Survival(04:13) – The Real Focus: A Villain Worth Admiring(05:16) – Strength Without Noise: The General’s Philosophy(06:16) – Stoicism Before I Knew What It Was(07:22) – Composure in a World That Sees It as Weakness(08:35) – Final Thoughts & Recommendation(09:14) – Closing & Future Book ReviewsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/</a>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU</a>Twitter/X: <a href="https://twitter.com/meremortalspods" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/meremortalspods</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast</a></p> <p>Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/</a>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU</a>Twitter/X: <a href="https://twitter.com/meremortalspods" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/meremortalspods</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts</a>Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/support" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/support</a>Paypal: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast</a></p>

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