CHAPTER 5
GET OUT OF SURVIVAL MODE
They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.
—DINOS CHRISTIANOPOULOS
Are you in survival mode? Do you look forward to the weekend and dread the Monday morning alarm clock? You may feel stuck in a job, misunderstood by your boss, or searching for a way out. You may be affected by a Tier 1 way of life. Are you frequently changing jobs? Wondering when you’re going to catch the next break?
If you are in survival mode, every day can feel like a struggle just to get through. Even our favorite heroes from classic books and movies faced hard moments. A Hero’s Journey doesn’t start off with clarity. It involves a new experience, changing our dismal routine, and an openness to learn and grow. It takes courage ...
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