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What Kind of Hero Are You Anyway?

Intelligence is composed mostly of imagination and insight, things that have nothing to do with reason.

Vivienne Westwood

The Hero's Journey gives us a model to understand how change happens in our lives. What we next need to find out about is the central character in the story – you – your history, character and desires. Being your own hero does not mean you need to be perfect. Every hero comes with flaws and challenges. They all need help and support from others with other gifts.

Being a hero is about embodying the best version of yourself. If you can learn how to harness your own talents, you can “play a larger game” and become exceptional in your field. This chapter is about the process of self-discovery. ...

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