The Hero’s Journey – Star Wars, Harry Potter & Wizard of Oz
An explanation of Joseph Campbell’s ‘Monomyth’ / ‘The Hero’s Journey’ using examples from scenes in Star Wars, Happy Potter & The Wizard of Oz
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How Do I Find My Passion?
A talk by Hero Journeys creator John P Morgan on the three key ingredients to having passion in your life. Recorded in London, UK on 16th June 2011. This video has 30,000+ YouTube views.
Read MoreDiagram of The Hero’s Journey
Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, or the hero’s journey, is a basic pattern that its proponents argue is found in many narratives from around the world. This diagram outlines the fundamental structures and stages that Campbell held numerous myths from disparate times and regions share.
Read MoreThe Hero’s Journey In Modern Life – Benjamin Bidlack
An abbreviated version of Benjamin Bidlack’s talk The Hero’s Journey in Modern Life, given at the Mindshare LA conference in Los Angeles on 18 April 2010. Benjamin talks about how all of the great stories throughout history have common stages, scenarios and characters, and how those apply to our lives, here and now, whether it’s a party we’re going to, or achieving our dreams.
Read MoreDo You Know YOUR Purpose in Life?
Are you following someone else’s path in search of your own purpose? Watch this video to find your own path…
Read MoreHow to Get Past Challenges by Changing Your Focus (Like Richard Branson)
In Richard Branson’s autobiography “Losing my Virginity” he frequently mentions calling someone of stature or fame…
Read MoreRichard Branson’s Secret to Knowing What to Do
In Richard Branson’s autobiography “Losing my Virginity” I noticed a few times how he uses the word “decided” in places many people usually wouldn’t. Like in this passage… This particular passage exemplifies the kind of worldview that leaders like Branson hold. At this meeting, he […]
Read MoreThe Three Pillars to Creating Rapid Trust
When I meet someone new, I want them to trust me as fast as humanly possible. I’m talking within minutes…seconds even. I want them comfortable telling me their private stories, their emotional weaknesses…not because I necessarily want to know any of this stuff, but because […]
Read MoreThe Realistic Key to Your Persuasive Power (And Fighting Over Popcorn)
There is so much talk about the newest and slickest techniques in persuasion that some of the most basic, time-tested and powerful rules are often forgotten (or never even learned). I’m not talking about the kind of stuff you learn in a course on secret […]
Read MoreHow I Used Persuasion Techniques to NOT Get My Ass Kicked by an Angry Jamaican Drug Dealer
I accidentally pointed my camera at this drug dealer, which pissed him off, but I was able to talk him down and have him laughing in seconds. Since I caught the whole thing on video, I have broken it down here second by second to […]
Read MoreThink Positive (But Only If You Believe It)
I’ve had a hunch for awhile that positive affirmations could in some cases be destructive. I know it sounds strange, but keep reading… I use positive affirmations almost daily, usually in short bursts before I’m going to do some activity or need a bit of […]
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