Summary of Will Craig's Living the Hero's Journey

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#1 The heroes of today’s movies are following the same script as the Hero’s Journey, a template of storytelling that spans the ages. It is a path of adventure, ordeals, and transformation.

#2 You are the hero of your life. You are responsible for what happens and what doesn’t. You decide who gets cast in which roles and even the lines you speak. You must write your own script and become the you who is inside screaming to get out.

#3 We need to look within and be the hero of our own lives, not just survive but live to the highest order. We must step up and be our best selves, not just surviving but living to the fullest.

#4 The hero is the character you play, and character is a determining factor in defining your destiny. The traits, qualities, and reputation you develop over a lifetime directly impact where you land on your legacy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822528871

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#1

The heroes of today’s movies are following the same script as the Hero’s Journey, a template of storytelling that spans the ages. It is a path of adventure, ordeals, and transformation.

#2

You are the hero of your life. You are responsible for what happens and what doesn’t. You decide who gets cast in which roles and even the lines you speak. You must write your own script and become the you who is inside screaming to get out.

#3

We need to look within and be the hero of our own lives, not just survive but live to the highest order. We must step up and be our best selves, not just surviving but living to the fullest.

#4

The hero is the character you play, and character is a determining factor in defining your destiny. The traits, qualities, and reputation you develop over a lifetime directly impact where you land on your legacy.

#5

We are all afraid of what we don’t understand, and as a intelligent species, we are clueless about nurturing and cherishing our inner life. We must go inward and downward, searching for our calling and seeking meaning and significance.

#6

The Hero’s Journey is a structure that is found in many cultures and religions. It describes the notion that all mystical traditions call men and women into a deeper awareness of the act of living itself.

#7

The Hero’s Journey is a storytelling template