Another Brick in the Wall

PREP SCHOOLCampbell discovered that was present in all of the
You're going to find all kinds of information on theancient myths of the world. Some of these
net about the hero's journey, but to ensure youmyths date back thousands of years, how cutting
understand the concept completely, we'll startedge is that?
with the overall information about the HJ (Hero'sDon't let today's sensationalism drug you until
Journey).you're numbed enough (or dumbed down as most
The benefits of the HJ are as follows:o You canpeople say) to believe them.
use the HJ as a template to ensure your storyWhy not put up whole walls instead of just
has proper foundation.o It ensures your materialbricks? That's what using the Hero's Journey can
delivers what the audience delivers.o It forces youdo for your stories, for your business, for your
to find organization in a finite space.life.
And from this, you must take what you want outRemember this, the hero's journey is a blueprint
of it and ensure it works. Because after all, thefor building many things, at this time it's more
hero's journey is a tool.known for building stories. But in essence, it's a
A tool for story structure. No more, no less.guide for you to get results faster.
You're going to hear all these wonderful stories ofNow, if you choose to ignore using it, then go
revelation about how powerful it is, howahead. I'm going remind you that you'll work more
resourceful it is, and how cutting-edge thinking it is.and accomplish less. And your work will dwindle
HISTORY CLASSdown to getting one thing done.
Cutting edge? Absolutely not.What's that, you ask - it's YOU putting another
The hero's journey is a pattern that Josephbrick in the wall.