Forging Heroes with Josh Jensen

Morality is at the center of every hero but understanding where it comes from is sometimes overlooked. 

Training is a continual process and one of extreme importance. Learning to take the time to grow and expand our skills is what helps us become the best heroes we can be.

Learning how to develop courage is the topic of this episode. One of the best things we can do is surround ourselves with supporting and loving people. This in turn strengthens our resolve and confidence which manifests into courage. 

There is much to be learned from the great thinkers in our world. Simon Sinek is one of these. In this episode I talk about the most important quality a leader can have according to Simon and how it makes us better people.

In this episode we take a closer look at the first phase of the hero's journey and explore new principles of pursuing a life of meaning and fulfillment. 

Finding role models in the movies we watch, the books we read and from those around us is a natural part of life. But applying what we learn from these heroes is not so easy. In this episode I discuss how we can craft a perfect role model that is worthy of our admiration. 

The movie that we learn from in this episode is Secretariat, the story of the famous racehorse and his amazing owner. This story perfectly shows the battle within all of us, the struggle to defeat our faceless villain. 

In this episode I use the example of several movies to emphasize the importance of understanding and practicing stoicism. 

Stoicism plays a big part in our interpretation of the modern day depiction of heroism. The philosophy of the stoics originates in ancient Greece and the scholars of old. In this episode we learn about the philosophy's origins and how it has inspired the personal development movement. 

Harmony is found when we develop our weaknesses and turn them into strengths,  face our fears and mature as well rounded people. Any good hero can be brave and bold but the truly great ones are those who discover harmony. Learn how this applies to the hero's journey and how we can discover this harmony and peace for ourselves.