Chris Vogler’s storytelling framework helped shape The Lion King. Discover how the author of The Writer’s Journey sees the hero’s journey as a way to understand our own challenges—and what we can learn along the way.
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Optimism In Action – The Better Newsletter #156
“Optimism isn’t just an attitude; it’s an action.” In this conversation from The Force for Good Project, Bill Burke shares how we can reclaim our optimism by noticing and appreciating positive norms—and taking responsibility to refill the glass.
Turn Status Quo Into Status Grow – The Better Newsletter #155
Even if we like our status quo, it can become a rut unless we do an intentional pattern interrupt. I listened to a nudge to stay in San Diego—and new insights, new people, and new experiences emerged that made my life even better.
Agency is the Answer – The Better Newsletter #149
Looking back at 30+ years of books, Sam Horn realized the river running through her work has been agency—the ability to improve what happens to us, by us, or around us. Now, that same idea is at the heart of The Force For Good Project and her birthday wish that its stories become a life raft for people and a rising tide of positive change.
Life is a Gift, Not a Grind – The Better Newsletter #148
Writing isn’t supposed to be a grind, coffee is. The language we use shapes how we experience our work. What if, instead of throwing writing under the bus, we remembered what a gift it is to express ourselves in a way that can reach and benefit people around the world?
What Are You Waiting For? – The Better Newsletter #144
What’s keeping you from writing the book you’ve always wanted to write? Turn reasons into results, pick a date, and just get started.
Are You Wealthy in What Matters? – The Better Newsletter #132
At TED, it’s not the drones, robots, or AI slides that stay with us. It’s the people in the halls—the ones acting in integrity and adding value to the world. In the end, wealth is measured by the human beings who make life richer and more meaningful.
Does It Ring and Sing? – The Better Newsletter #131
After a behind-the-scenes Artemis II debrief from NASA, a stuck first chapter finally clicked. Here’s how finding your metaphorical G.O.A.T. can help your work ring and sing—and why “fine” isn’t good enough.
Go From Worry to Wonder – The Better Newsletter #130
Go from worry to wonder with a simple mindset switch. Learn how to refocus, reframe thoughts, and feel more present using this easy real-life exercise.
Reasons or Results – The Better Newsletter #129
Follow the nudges and answer the call. A spontaneous trip to Walden Pond reminds us that later isn’t better. Now is how we create memories.