Episode 1002 - #Hero'sJourney - Ordinary World

Noodles in the Sandbox

In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of the Hero’s Journey with my co-hosts, Eva and Andrew! We chat about the starting line of any big adventure—the "Ordinary World." What makes this phase so... ordinary? Why is it crucial, and is it actually all that boring? We talk routine, predictability, and why the comfort zone has its charms and challenges. Along the way, we pull in examples from movies like The Truman Show and Frozen 2 to see how heroes start their journeys. And we ask the big question: Can you truly appreciate a quest without the lull of everyday life?
RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:

• #Hero'sJourney Collection - Explore how the timeless Hero's Journey narrative serves as the scaffolding for the stories we craft, share, and live—both with others and within ourselves.
• What Makes a Hero? - TED Ed video - Matthew Winkler - Andrew insisted that I post a link ;-)
• Check out the fun Hero's Journey Merch at www.SecretHeroProject.com
• #HeroToolshed Collection - Take a peek at some of the key tools our Heroes use everyday to level up their skills and mindset.

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