The Story Mindset: The Quest

Elevate and Accelerate

In this episode of "Elevate and Accelerate," we delve deeper into "The Story Mindset." Continuing our exploration of the elements that constitute a compelling narrative, we examine why it is imperative for business owners, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded individuals to craft their own story. Without taking control of our narrative, someone or something else may shape it for us.

Today, we dissect the common factors underlying every hero's journey and together, we'll explore Joseph Campbell's "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" to glean insights into how we can forge our unique hero journey. The question arises: Why is this knowledge necessary? An excellent query! We are all living a story, and either we actively construct it day by day, year by year, or it runs the risk of being authored by external forces with interests misaligned with our own. Aim high, take the reins, and compose your own best-selling life.

Welcome to the journey. Settle in, buckle up, and immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy the ride.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro to Story Mindset: The Quest with Zack Viscomi

1:00 - What is The Story Mindset, and why should you care?

2:10 - Joseph Campbell's "The Hero With A Thousand Faces."

2:20 - 10,000 ft view of the 3 stages in the Hero Arc.

3:40 - The difference between story and reality.

5:25 - Modern examples of "The Quest" in Pop-Culture.

6:42 - What is the Seventh Plot line.

7:25- Lisa Nichols Story.

11:00 - The balancing problem of telling the wrong stories.

13:10 - The Power of Narrative.

14:05 - Hacksaw Ridge and Desmond Doss.

17:22 - Rosa Parks and The Montgomery Bus Boycott.

19:05 - Failure, or a lesson? Take a lesson from Thomas Edison about perspective.

21:34 - Stephen Covey "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

25:00 - Starting with the END in mind.

26:16 - Closing Remarks on The Story Mindset: The Quest

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