You question if you really want to do this. (Rey not knowing who her parents where and the doubt of not ever having family as seen in her encounter with Luke's Light Saber).ĪTHLETE - On the brink of quitting, you sit in self reflection, wondering if this is even worth it. Approach to the Inmost Cave - The inmost cave may represent many things in the Hero's story such as an actual location in which lies terrible danger or an inner conflict which up until now, the Hero has not had to face (or face again the doubts and fears that first surfaced upon their call to adventure). You also encounter really hard days where everything seems to go against you and achieving your purpose.ħ). The Hero may earn allies and meet enemies who will, each in their own way, help prepare him/her for greater ordeals yet to come (Rey meeting Finn, Han Solo, Kylo Ren, etc.).ĪTHLETE - You encounter people who tear you down (enemies) and people who lift you up (allies).
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Tests, Allies, and Enemies - Now out of their comfort zone, the Hero is confronted with an ever more difficult series of challenges that test him/her in a variety of ways. You crossed the starting line and decide to do whatever it takes.Ħ). (Rey sets out to help the rebellion).ĪTHLETE - You begin to walk the path towards your goal, vision, and/or purpose. Crossing the Threshold - The hero is now ready to act upon their call and truly begin their quest. They give you guidance, hope, confidence, whatever is needed for you to continue.ĥ). (Rey meets Princess Lea, her first mentor).ĪTHLETE - Someone you cross paths with sees something in you that you can't see in yourself (coach, teacher, parent, friend, etc.). Meeting the Mentor - At this crucial turning point where the Hero desperately needs guidance, they meet a mentor figure who gives them something they need (in the form of advice, training, self-confidence, an object, etc.). You think you are not good enough or it is too hard or too unrealistic.Ĥ). (Rey turns down the road ahead and wants to return home).ĪTHLETE - Self doubt creeps in. Refusal of the Call - Hero maybe eager to accept the quest but will have fears that need overcoming, even second thoughts or personal doubts as to whether they can even do it. A goal, a vision, a purpose of what you want from life.ģ). (Rey meets up with Finn and BB8).ĪTHLETE - You feel this inner spark, something that calls you to become something greater. Call to Adventure - The Hero's adventure begins when they receive a call to action, such as a direct threat or opportunity. (Rey is just a scavenger living on a planet trying to survive).ĪTHLETE - Living a normal life as a student-athlete.Ģ). Ordinary World - Here the hero exists in the ordinary world. Here is the path (let's use Star Wars and Rey as an example (yes I know I am a nerd. And these stories shows us the path to our greatest. something that says we can become something greater than what we currently are.
Why is it so compelling? I believe it is because there is something deep within us that calls to us.
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Most every popular book or movie follows the Hero's Journey. It is the same structure used by so many amazing stories we all love - think Star Wars, Harry Potter, Avengers, you name it. Are you familiar with "The Hero's Journey"? In narratology and comparative mythology (made popular by Joseph Campbell), it is the common template used to to illustrate your story.