The document discusses finding and following your "hero's journey" or purpose in life. It states that life is not accidental and through planning you can control what happens to you. It encourages the reader to invent their own life story and purpose rather than wander aimlessly. It believes everyone has a reason for being and mission, and once you figure out your hero's journey, life is easier and better because you are living with purpose. The document provides questions to help the reader understand themselves better and find their niche.
The Road to Writing & Publishing Your First Book: How to Do It without going ...dogreene
This document provides advice and lessons learned for writing and publishing a first book. It discusses developing the book idea, understanding the target audience, researching competitors, outlining the book structure, writing drafts and revisions, and preparing to publish. The key steps are to clarify the purpose and audience for the book, research the market, create an outline and chapter structure, write a first draft, take a break, extensively edit and refine the draft, and initially publish digitally before releasing a printed version. Details like sensory descriptions, editing for errors, and using appropriate verb tenses are also addressed.
The document discusses planning one's career path and pursuing one's dreams. It recommends test driving potential dream jobs by working with those currently in the field. It also suggests focusing on a niche or medium rather than having scattered interests, and advises asking role models about their career paths to help guide one's own journey. Money concerns are addressed, recommending living minimally to focus on career development in the early stages.
A quick and dirty synopsis of of my favorite bits of info from Planningness in Portland, OR.
Credit where credit's due - the original presentations can be found here: http://planningness.com/planning-ness-2014-presentations/. Hat tip to Ian Fitzpatrick for the design/Portland photo inspiration.
1. The document provides an overview of changing organizational culture and discusses various approaches and challenges.
2. It recommends starting small by focusing on individuals and utilizing frameworks to introduce incremental changes while keeping a long term vision.
3. References are made to various thought leaders and their works on topics like change management, leadership, and organizational behavior to provide guidance on influencing culture change.
The document provides information on developing a creative process for writing. It discusses examining how one thinks and creates, being open to change, overcoming fears and blocks, and profiling oneself. Different writing processes like outlining and pantsing are covered. Tools like Myers-Briggs, archetypes, and spreadsheets for organizing details are presented to help writers understand their strengths and weaknesses. Managing fears of failure, perfectionism, and the impostor syndrome are also addressed.
You Don't Have to Make It Up: Breaking Into the Non-Fiction Marketggaldorisi
This document summarizes a lecture on breaking into the non-fiction book market. It discusses that non-fiction is easier to enter than fiction as it focuses on expertise in a topic rather than creative storytelling. It also emphasizes finding a topic you are passionate about and becoming an expert in through research. Further, it stresses convincing publishers that the topic has not been sufficiently covered elsewhere and that the author has a platform to promote the book. The summary provides the key high-level takeaways around subject selection, expertise, query letters, and book proposals.
This document provides an overview and recap of a workshop on establishing an online presence as a writer. It discusses generating unique content, attracting an audience, and whether to do content creation yourself or with others. The workshop also reviewed prior lessons on why to write, writing for publication, writing fiction and non-fiction, and generating story ideas. Attendees were asked to develop a one sentence logline for a story idea.
The Road to Writing & Publishing Your First Book: How to Do It without going ...dogreene
This document provides advice and lessons learned for writing and publishing a first book. It discusses developing the book idea, understanding the target audience, researching competitors, outlining the book structure, writing drafts and revisions, and preparing to publish. The key steps are to clarify the purpose and audience for the book, research the market, create an outline and chapter structure, write a first draft, take a break, extensively edit and refine the draft, and initially publish digitally before releasing a printed version. Details like sensory descriptions, editing for errors, and using appropriate verb tenses are also addressed.
The document discusses planning one's career path and pursuing one's dreams. It recommends test driving potential dream jobs by working with those currently in the field. It also suggests focusing on a niche or medium rather than having scattered interests, and advises asking role models about their career paths to help guide one's own journey. Money concerns are addressed, recommending living minimally to focus on career development in the early stages.
A quick and dirty synopsis of of my favorite bits of info from Planningness in Portland, OR.
Credit where credit's due - the original presentations can be found here: http://planningness.com/planning-ness-2014-presentations/. Hat tip to Ian Fitzpatrick for the design/Portland photo inspiration.
1. The document provides an overview of changing organizational culture and discusses various approaches and challenges.
2. It recommends starting small by focusing on individuals and utilizing frameworks to introduce incremental changes while keeping a long term vision.
3. References are made to various thought leaders and their works on topics like change management, leadership, and organizational behavior to provide guidance on influencing culture change.
The document provides information on developing a creative process for writing. It discusses examining how one thinks and creates, being open to change, overcoming fears and blocks, and profiling oneself. Different writing processes like outlining and pantsing are covered. Tools like Myers-Briggs, archetypes, and spreadsheets for organizing details are presented to help writers understand their strengths and weaknesses. Managing fears of failure, perfectionism, and the impostor syndrome are also addressed.
You Don't Have to Make It Up: Breaking Into the Non-Fiction Marketggaldorisi
This document summarizes a lecture on breaking into the non-fiction book market. It discusses that non-fiction is easier to enter than fiction as it focuses on expertise in a topic rather than creative storytelling. It also emphasizes finding a topic you are passionate about and becoming an expert in through research. Further, it stresses convincing publishers that the topic has not been sufficiently covered elsewhere and that the author has a platform to promote the book. The summary provides the key high-level takeaways around subject selection, expertise, query letters, and book proposals.
This document provides an overview and recap of a workshop on establishing an online presence as a writer. It discusses generating unique content, attracting an audience, and whether to do content creation yourself or with others. The workshop also reviewed prior lessons on why to write, writing for publication, writing fiction and non-fiction, and generating story ideas. Attendees were asked to develop a one sentence logline for a story idea.
A 3D Model to a Purpose-filled life is designed for high school and college students embarking on the bigger journey we call life. It provides practical advice beyond the classroom that's designed to remind students of the power of personal choice.
This document provides guidance for students on the writing process. It recommends that students write a little each day about topics that interest them and not worry about mistakes at first. The writing process involves prewriting, writing a first draft, revising to improve it, editing for issues like spelling and grammar, and publishing the final work. Students are encouraged to read widely, investigate how other authors write, and use graphic organizers to collect and organize their thoughts before writing.
Plot Part I: Research and Narrative QuestionsBob Mayer
Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed.
In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work.
You'll learn how to:
Develop story-worthy ideas
Translate those ideas into a compelling plot
-- one that keeps readers mesmerized
Pace your story for maximum excitement
Create realistic, complicated characters
Submit attention-getting manuscripts
Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running. Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to
make your dreams of publication come true.
What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures that you're properly equipped for success!
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks
"Something for every writer, from neophyte to old hand. My hat is off to Bob." Best-Selling Myster Writer Elizabeth George
This document provides a summary of topics covered in previous weeks for establishing an online presence, including why write, writing for publication, and writing fiction and non-fiction. It then discusses finding the heart of a story by nurturing the original idea. This involves stating the idea in one sentence, focusing the idea from divergent to convergent thinking, and determining if it is just a story or has deeper intent. Developing the idea requires using who, what, why, where, when and how questions to expand the spark into a full narrative.
The Conflict Box by Bob Mayer (updated 2016)Bob Mayer
This document discusses the essential elements of conflict in storytelling, including the protagonist, antagonist, and their goals. It defines conflict as a serious disagreement that arises when the protagonist and antagonist pursue goals that are incompatible or clash. It emphasizes that the protagonist and antagonist must both have concrete, specific goals, and that the story revolves around the central question of whether the protagonist can defeat the antagonist to achieve their goal. It provides exercises to identify the goals and conflicts between the protagonist and antagonist. It also introduces the "Conflict Box" as a tool to diagram the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist's goals and how they inevitably conflict with one another.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on why to write. It discusses that writers shape history through their works and outlines various writing mediums. It encourages building writing skills incrementally, from articles to books. It also stresses doing research by reading various publications to find story ideas and learn about different markets. Throughout, it shares advice from successful authors about working hard at writing and making time for it while balancing other responsibilities.
This document provides guidance on writing a successful non-fiction book. It discusses determining what type of non-fiction book to write (narrative or prescriptive), doing thorough research on the topic, and overcoming potential objections from publishers. Key steps include crafting a compelling query letter that hooks the agent/editor and addresses whether the topic has been sufficiently covered and whether the author has a platform. It also provides tips on writing a strong book proposal that outlines the book and shows the author is uniquely qualified. Examples of successful proposals for the books "Leave No Man Behind" and "The Kissing Sailor" are presented and summarized.
This document provides advice for coming up with creative ideas as an advertising professional. It suggests examining the work of the best agencies for inspiration, revisiting the client brief, getting feedback from trusted friends and family, sleeping on ideas, working through challenges, and asking creative directors for help brainstorming. The overall message is that coming up with great ideas requires persistence, an open mindset, and drawing from multiple sources of inspiration and perspectives.
Promoting entrepreneurship role and taskSubhash Jain
The document discusses various topics related to entrepreneurship and business including the importance of understanding customers, focusing on continuous improvement, learning from failures of great innovators like Edison, and creating value for customers like Sam Walton did with Walmart. It also discusses principles for success from nature like how eagles focus relentlessly on their goal and honeybees demonstrate sophisticated engineering in their hives. The overall message is the importance of understanding customer needs, learning from both successes and failures, and creating value through new ideas and innovations.
Women of Distinction Magazine share inspirational messages from seasoned authors. Writing a book isn't easy, and your first book will definitely challenge you. Check out these quotes to get the inspiration you need.
This document provides an overview of breaking into the non-fiction book market. It discusses how non-fiction is a more accessible market to enter than fiction because it focuses on providing useful content rather than needing original stories. The document outlines tips for becoming an expert in a field, identifying a topic to write about, structuring a book proposal, and writing an effective query letter. It emphasizes doing thorough research, finding the right agent or publisher, and convincing them the book topic has not been sufficiently covered elsewhere and the author has relevant expertise or platform.
This document provides guidance on leveraging social media to promote writing and get published. It discusses establishing an online presence through nurturing original ideas and balancing entertaining and informative content. The document then focuses on social media challenges and opportunities, noting that everyone uses it but engagement, visibility, and momentum must be sustained. Specific social media platforms like email, blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and others are examined in terms of their benefits and how to best utilize them for writing promotion. Maintaining a balance of online and offline connections is advised.
This document provides an overview of a six-week course on writing titled "Get Published Now!". The first seminar, titled "Why Write?", discusses why people choose to write and the various outlets available. It encourages participants to consider their audience and goals. The seminar also stresses that writing requires hard work and due diligence through reading widely. The course will cover non-fiction writing, novels, developing an online presence, and using social media for writing. Participants are asked to introduce themselves by sharing a brief story about their life and writing goals.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on developing plots and narratives for books. The workshop will help attendees focus their original book ideas and examine protagonists, antagonists, and the core elements of any story: what the characters want, why they want it, and what's preventing them from achieving it. Attendees will learn how to shape a story using techniques like character development, conflict, complications, climax, and resolution. They will also be introduced to Freytag's pyramid as a way to examine how action drives a story from beginning to end. Attendees will receive online access to all workshop materials.
Three important elements in writing a successful thriller are characterization, plotting, and action. Characters must be compelling and undergo meaningful change. The plot should keep readers engaged through complications and a climactic ending. Descriptive action sequences are also important to drive the story forward. The document provides tips on developing these elements such as using the Freytag pyramid model and crafting character biographies and motivations.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on finding the heart of your story and developing your original idea. The workshop will help attendees explore generating original ideas for fiction and non-fiction works, where ideas come from, and how to develop a kernel of an idea into a novel, narrative non-fiction, or screenplay. The document outlines the workshop structure and covers topics like examining your original idea, developing it from a spark to a fully formed narrative, focusing your idea, and turning it into a written work.
This document provides guidance and advice for writing non-fiction books. It discusses determining what type of non-fiction book to write (narrative or prescriptive), overcoming common objections from publishers such as a book being "just an article" or the author lacking a platform, and how to write an effective query letter and book proposal to get a book deal. It also lists some iconic non-fiction writers and resources for learning more about writing in the non-fiction genre.
Here are a few ways the articles could lead:
- Recognition as an expert in the field from continued publications could lead to invitations to present at relevant conferences or symposia.
- Building your reputation as an expert over time through numerous publications could lead to invitations to teach or give lectures on the topic at universities or professional events.
- Strong relationships built with editors and other experts through collaboration could lead to invitations to collaborate on larger projects like co-authoring a book or report on the subject.
- Individual articles or groups of articles on aspects of the topic could form the basis for chapters in a future non-fiction book authored on the overall subject written by the person.
- Continued momentum and
This document provides an outline for plotting the events of a story in three parts. It discusses researching and filling out a "conflict box" with the protagonist, antagonist, goals and conflicts. It emphasizes getting the plot outlined in some format, whether through a spreadsheet, narrative outline, or other method. Outlines can be as detailed as needed for the genre, with thrillers often relying more on plot and literary works on character. The document stresses that how one organizes their life will influence how they organize their book, so the plot should be gotten "out of your head and written down."
A 3D Model to a Purpose-filled life is designed for high school and college students embarking on the bigger journey we call life. It provides practical advice beyond the classroom that's designed to remind students of the power of personal choice.
This document provides guidance for students on the writing process. It recommends that students write a little each day about topics that interest them and not worry about mistakes at first. The writing process involves prewriting, writing a first draft, revising to improve it, editing for issues like spelling and grammar, and publishing the final work. Students are encouraged to read widely, investigate how other authors write, and use graphic organizers to collect and organize their thoughts before writing.
Plot Part I: Research and Narrative QuestionsBob Mayer
Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed.
In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work.
You'll learn how to:
Develop story-worthy ideas
Translate those ideas into a compelling plot
-- one that keeps readers mesmerized
Pace your story for maximum excitement
Create realistic, complicated characters
Submit attention-getting manuscripts
Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running. Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to
make your dreams of publication come true.
What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures that you're properly equipped for success!
“A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.”
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs
"An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out."
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks
"Something for every writer, from neophyte to old hand. My hat is off to Bob." Best-Selling Myster Writer Elizabeth George
This document provides a summary of topics covered in previous weeks for establishing an online presence, including why write, writing for publication, and writing fiction and non-fiction. It then discusses finding the heart of a story by nurturing the original idea. This involves stating the idea in one sentence, focusing the idea from divergent to convergent thinking, and determining if it is just a story or has deeper intent. Developing the idea requires using who, what, why, where, when and how questions to expand the spark into a full narrative.
The Conflict Box by Bob Mayer (updated 2016)Bob Mayer
This document discusses the essential elements of conflict in storytelling, including the protagonist, antagonist, and their goals. It defines conflict as a serious disagreement that arises when the protagonist and antagonist pursue goals that are incompatible or clash. It emphasizes that the protagonist and antagonist must both have concrete, specific goals, and that the story revolves around the central question of whether the protagonist can defeat the antagonist to achieve their goal. It provides exercises to identify the goals and conflicts between the protagonist and antagonist. It also introduces the "Conflict Box" as a tool to diagram the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist's goals and how they inevitably conflict with one another.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on why to write. It discusses that writers shape history through their works and outlines various writing mediums. It encourages building writing skills incrementally, from articles to books. It also stresses doing research by reading various publications to find story ideas and learn about different markets. Throughout, it shares advice from successful authors about working hard at writing and making time for it while balancing other responsibilities.
This document provides guidance on writing a successful non-fiction book. It discusses determining what type of non-fiction book to write (narrative or prescriptive), doing thorough research on the topic, and overcoming potential objections from publishers. Key steps include crafting a compelling query letter that hooks the agent/editor and addresses whether the topic has been sufficiently covered and whether the author has a platform. It also provides tips on writing a strong book proposal that outlines the book and shows the author is uniquely qualified. Examples of successful proposals for the books "Leave No Man Behind" and "The Kissing Sailor" are presented and summarized.
This document provides advice for coming up with creative ideas as an advertising professional. It suggests examining the work of the best agencies for inspiration, revisiting the client brief, getting feedback from trusted friends and family, sleeping on ideas, working through challenges, and asking creative directors for help brainstorming. The overall message is that coming up with great ideas requires persistence, an open mindset, and drawing from multiple sources of inspiration and perspectives.
Promoting entrepreneurship role and taskSubhash Jain
The document discusses various topics related to entrepreneurship and business including the importance of understanding customers, focusing on continuous improvement, learning from failures of great innovators like Edison, and creating value for customers like Sam Walton did with Walmart. It also discusses principles for success from nature like how eagles focus relentlessly on their goal and honeybees demonstrate sophisticated engineering in their hives. The overall message is the importance of understanding customer needs, learning from both successes and failures, and creating value through new ideas and innovations.
Women of Distinction Magazine share inspirational messages from seasoned authors. Writing a book isn't easy, and your first book will definitely challenge you. Check out these quotes to get the inspiration you need.
This document provides an overview of breaking into the non-fiction book market. It discusses how non-fiction is a more accessible market to enter than fiction because it focuses on providing useful content rather than needing original stories. The document outlines tips for becoming an expert in a field, identifying a topic to write about, structuring a book proposal, and writing an effective query letter. It emphasizes doing thorough research, finding the right agent or publisher, and convincing them the book topic has not been sufficiently covered elsewhere and the author has relevant expertise or platform.
This document provides guidance on leveraging social media to promote writing and get published. It discusses establishing an online presence through nurturing original ideas and balancing entertaining and informative content. The document then focuses on social media challenges and opportunities, noting that everyone uses it but engagement, visibility, and momentum must be sustained. Specific social media platforms like email, blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and others are examined in terms of their benefits and how to best utilize them for writing promotion. Maintaining a balance of online and offline connections is advised.
This document provides an overview of a six-week course on writing titled "Get Published Now!". The first seminar, titled "Why Write?", discusses why people choose to write and the various outlets available. It encourages participants to consider their audience and goals. The seminar also stresses that writing requires hard work and due diligence through reading widely. The course will cover non-fiction writing, novels, developing an online presence, and using social media for writing. Participants are asked to introduce themselves by sharing a brief story about their life and writing goals.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on developing plots and narratives for books. The workshop will help attendees focus their original book ideas and examine protagonists, antagonists, and the core elements of any story: what the characters want, why they want it, and what's preventing them from achieving it. Attendees will learn how to shape a story using techniques like character development, conflict, complications, climax, and resolution. They will also be introduced to Freytag's pyramid as a way to examine how action drives a story from beginning to end. Attendees will receive online access to all workshop materials.
Three important elements in writing a successful thriller are characterization, plotting, and action. Characters must be compelling and undergo meaningful change. The plot should keep readers engaged through complications and a climactic ending. Descriptive action sequences are also important to drive the story forward. The document provides tips on developing these elements such as using the Freytag pyramid model and crafting character biographies and motivations.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on finding the heart of your story and developing your original idea. The workshop will help attendees explore generating original ideas for fiction and non-fiction works, where ideas come from, and how to develop a kernel of an idea into a novel, narrative non-fiction, or screenplay. The document outlines the workshop structure and covers topics like examining your original idea, developing it from a spark to a fully formed narrative, focusing your idea, and turning it into a written work.
This document provides guidance and advice for writing non-fiction books. It discusses determining what type of non-fiction book to write (narrative or prescriptive), overcoming common objections from publishers such as a book being "just an article" or the author lacking a platform, and how to write an effective query letter and book proposal to get a book deal. It also lists some iconic non-fiction writers and resources for learning more about writing in the non-fiction genre.
Here are a few ways the articles could lead:
- Recognition as an expert in the field from continued publications could lead to invitations to present at relevant conferences or symposia.
- Building your reputation as an expert over time through numerous publications could lead to invitations to teach or give lectures on the topic at universities or professional events.
- Strong relationships built with editors and other experts through collaboration could lead to invitations to collaborate on larger projects like co-authoring a book or report on the subject.
- Individual articles or groups of articles on aspects of the topic could form the basis for chapters in a future non-fiction book authored on the overall subject written by the person.
- Continued momentum and
This document provides an outline for plotting the events of a story in three parts. It discusses researching and filling out a "conflict box" with the protagonist, antagonist, goals and conflicts. It emphasizes getting the plot outlined in some format, whether through a spreadsheet, narrative outline, or other method. Outlines can be as detailed as needed for the genre, with thrillers often relying more on plot and literary works on character. The document stresses that how one organizes their life will influence how they organize their book, so the plot should be gotten "out of your head and written down."
The document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey", which aims to help creative people find careers doing work they love. It discusses traveling to Paris and learning from the careers and experiences of creative heroes and heroines in the city. The guide encourages readers to reflect on their strengths and interests, and provides tips on overcoming challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs. It suggests readers can find fulfillment and financial success by embracing their natural talents and finding the right career fit through unconventional means.
The document summarizes The Hero's Journey seminar in London. The 3-day seminar teaches creative professionals skills to turn their passion into a financially successful career, including how to choose a marketable career path, manage money as a freelancer, and promote themselves without spending money. Founder Peter de Kuster shares stories of creative heroes in London who overcame challenges through skills taught in the seminar.
This document summarizes a quiz that determines whether a person is left-brained, right-brained, or whole-brained. It consists of 50 true/false questions covering topics like emotions, problem-solving, organization, and decision making. Scoring is assigned to the answers, with "a" answers counting as 0 and "b" answers counting as 1. A score of 15 or less indicates a left-brained thinker, 16-35 a balanced thinker, and over 35 a right-brained thinker. The document concludes that right-brained "Creative Heroes" who came up with their own answers are truly independent thinkers who will feel at home at the Hotel Conservatorium.
The document discusses how creative people can make money doing what they love. It argues that if you do work you enjoy and are good at, money will follow, as long as you believe you deserve to be paid and ask for payment. The document then provides questions to help the reader determine their financial needs and goals, as well as develop a "hero's journey" story to give focus and clarity to their career path and how they can serve others through their work.
The document discusses how right-brain and left-brain abilities both contribute to creativity and career success. It argues that right-brain individuals need to understand their unique talents and find fulfilling work that plays to their strengths, such as by choosing a career that allows their creativity to shine through. The document encourages right-brain people to take time for self-reflection to discover their ideal career path.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons from figures like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Dante. It teaches the skills needed to turn passion into a viable career, including setting goals, avoiding pitfalls, networking, creating business plans and being disciplined as your own boss. The goal is to help readers overcome challenges creative people face and make the most of opportunities to have fulfilling and financially successful careers doing work they enjoy.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons from figures like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Dante. It argues that with the right skills and mindset, creative people can overcome challenges to build financially rewarding careers in innovative fields. The document promotes finding work that harmonizes one's talents and personality for a sense of freedom and fulfillment not found in conventional jobs.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue financially rewarding careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons learned from creative figures of the past and present. It aims to help creative people overcome challenges in developing sustainable careers that allow them to express their talents freely.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue financially rewarding careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons learned from creative figures of the past and present. It aims to help creative people overcome challenges in developing sustainable careers that allow them to express their talents freely.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons from figures like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Dante. It teaches skills like setting goals, avoiding pitfalls, networking, creating business plans, and being disciplined as your own boss. The goal is to help creative people overcome challenges and turn their passions into financially rewarding lifelong careers.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons from figures like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Dante. It teaches the skills needed to turn passion into a viable career, including setting goals, avoiding pitfalls, networking, creating business plans and being disciplined as your own boss. The goal is to help readers overcome challenges creative people face and make the most of opportunities to have fulfilling and financially successful careers doing work they enjoy.
This document introduces Peter de Kuster's book "The Hero's Journey in Florence", which provides stories of creative heroes and heroines from Florence to inspire readers to pursue financially rewarding careers doing what they love. The book guides readers on a journey through Florence, highlighting monuments and sharing lessons from figures like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Dante. It teaches skills like choosing a suitable career, setting goals, avoiding pitfalls, networking, creating business plans, and being disciplined as your own boss. The goal is to help creative people overcome challenges and make a living through their passions.
Oreet Schwartz is a creative hero in New York City. She is an actress and entrepreneur who founded her own theater company. Her greatest passion is being on stage. Her idea of perfect happiness is balancing quality time with family, time for herself, and having her business run successfully without needing constant attention. For creative heroes like Oreet, success comes from creative freedom as well as financial rewards. Creative people must use their unconventional talents to their benefit rather than being afraid to look at their strengths and weaknesses. Traditional business management does not work for creative types as it is not fun, and if something is not fun, creative people are not motivated to do it.
This document discusses how to choose goals that lead to success. It advises that people are more successful when their goals suit who they are, reflecting their values, strengths, passions and ideal lifestyle. The key is to ask yourself questions to understand these aspects of yourself in order to pick goals that you will enjoy working towards and that feel congruent with your natural talents and priorities. Goals should match how you like to spend your time and operate so that the journey to achieving them is also enjoyable. With self-reflection and choosing goals in line with your true self, success will follow.
How to tell story? How to write a good content? What do you want to say? To Whom? When? Here are some fundamentals to write a good story content.
You is about what you do, and why you do it. It’s the stuff that drives you, the stuff that makes you special. It’s where your story starts.
Your audience is about taking your identity and making it part of other people’s lives. It’s about who’s going to be part of your story with you.
Your content is how you make the connection between you and your audience - things you do to engage your audience.
This guide is designed to to help you ask the question everyone must ask
if they want to make a difference.
helps one align one's career aspirations with market opportunities by discovering one's strengths, interest and values and exploring matching roles and job opportunities
The Hero's Journey September. Fourteen creative professionals tell their story about making money doing what you love. The guide can be bought at www.boekenbestellen.nl The Hero's Journey.
The document provides guidance and stories to help creative professionals pursue financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It discusses overcoming challenges such as dealing with rejection that are common for creative careers. The guidance includes tips for choosing a suitable career path, setting goals, marketing oneself, and becoming financially secure while following one's passion.
The Hero's Journey in London Demo Guide november 2013 Peter de Kuster
The document provides information about finding fulfilling careers that allow people to make a living doing what they love. It discusses:
- The challenges creative people face in building successful careers, and how to overcome obstacles through stories of creative heroes in London.
- Skills needed for creative entrepreneurs like choosing the right career path, setting goals, avoiding pitfalls, networking, creating business plans, and being disciplined as your own boss.
- Following your passion can lead to both financial security and freedom if you know which skills to apply from the experiences of creative heroes in the city.
The document aims to guide readers in cultivating rewarding creative careers through lessons learned from past and present heroes in London who found ways to
The Hero's Journey Amsterdam. Making Money Doing What You Love. Peter de Kuster
The Creative Hero
This chapter discusses creative heroes and how they have found tremendous success and creative freedom, not just financially but also in their work. It emphasizes focusing on your strengths and embracing what makes you unique rather than trying to fit a mold. True success comes from finding your gifts and using your creativity in your career. While society often rewards more conventional left-brain approaches, being creative requires using both sides of your brain and finding a whole-brain approach that works for you. The key is taking time to understand yourself so you can work with your natural abilities and find fulfilling work that fits you like a glove.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that doesn't feel like work. The guide will share stories of creative heroes and heroines in Brussels to provide concrete tips on overcoming challenges in creative fields and turning passions into viable careers. It aims to help creative people harness their talents and energies to succeed in their work.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that doesn't feel like work. The guide will share stories of creative heroes and heroines in Brussels to provide concrete tips on overcoming challenges in creative fields and turning passions into viable careers. It aims to help creative people harness their talents and energies to succeed in their work.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that doesn't feel like work. The guide will share stories of creative heroes and heroines in Brussels to provide concrete tips on overcoming challenges in creative fields and turning passions into viable careers. It aims to help readers harness their creative energy and talents to succeed in their quest for an engaging life's work.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that is both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. The guide will share stories of past and present creative heroes in Brussels who have overcome challenges to succeed in their fields. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons to help creative people develop the right skills and mindset to make a living doing what they love. The journey discussed in the guide is about taking charge of your own destiny and career path.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that is both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. The guide will share stories of past and present creative heroes in Brussels who have overcome challenges to succeed in their fields. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons to help creative people develop the right skills and mindset to turn their talents into a viable career through which they can "make a living doing what they love."
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that doesn't feel like work. The guide will share stories of creative heroes and heroines in Brussels to provide concrete tips on overcoming challenges in creative fields and turning passions into viable careers. It aims to help creative people harness their talents and energies to succeed in their work.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that doesn't feel like work. The guide will share stories of creative heroes and heroines in Brussels to provide concrete tips on overcoming challenges in creative fields and turning passions into viable careers. It aims to help creative people harness their talents and energies to succeed in their work.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that is both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. The guide will share stories of creative heroes and heroines in Brussels to inspire readers and provide concrete tips on overcoming challenges faced by those in creative fields. It encourages readers to pursue their dreams and not settle for less than what is best for them. The journey discussed in the guide will help readers harness their creative energy and talents to succeed in building a career doing what they love.
This document provides an introduction to "The Hero's Journey" travel guide about finding a fulfilling creative career in Brussels. It discusses following your passion to find a career that is both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. The guide will share stories of past and present creative heroes in Brussels who have overcome challenges to succeed in their fields. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons to help creative people develop the right skills and mindset to turn their talents into a viable career through which they can "make a living doing what they love."
The document introduces the concept of the creative hero's journey through Brussels, providing stories of creative heroes and heroines from the city, both past and present, to inspire the reader and provide lessons on overcoming challenges faced by creative professionals. It discusses finding fulfillment and financial success through a career that aligns with one's talents and passions. The travel guide aims to help readers harness their creative energy and find a way to turn something they enjoy into a fulfilling career through right-brain techniques and learning from the experiences of other creative heroes.
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create a business plan, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create a business plan, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create a business plan, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
2. When faced with a problem, my first instinct is to:
a. Analyze the facts and find a logical solution.
b. Brainstorm many possible solutions using intuition.
1. The chapter introduces the concept of the creative hero and their quest to find fulfilling work doing what they love.
3. When learning something new, I prefer:
a. Step-by-step instructions and an outline.
b. To figure things out as I go along through trial and error.
2. It discusses how creatives have an insatiable hunger to achieve and be recognized for their work, but also need to focus
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create a business plan, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create a business plan, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create business plans, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
This document introduces the concept of "The Hero's Journey" which is a travel guide through Vienna highlighting stories of creative heroes and heroines who have succeeded in building financially rewarding careers doing what they love. It aims to provide concrete tips and lessons from these individuals to help creative people overcome challenges and find fulfilling work that allows them to express their creativity. The guide will explore how to choose a suitable career path, set goals, avoid common pitfalls, network effectively, create a business plan, and develop the discipline needed to succeed as one's own boss.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
Success is often not achievable without facing and overcoming obstacles along the way. To reach our goals and achieve success, it is important to understand and resolve the obstacles that come in our way.
In this article, we will discuss the various obstacles that hinder success, strategies to overcome them, and examples of individuals who have successfully surmounted their obstacles.
In the intricate tapestry of life, connections serve as the vibrant threads that weave together opportunities, experiences, and growth. Whether in personal or professional spheres, the ability to forge meaningful connections opens doors to a multitude of possibilities, propelling individuals toward success and fulfillment.
Eirini is an HR professional with strong passion for technology and semiconductors industry in particular. She started her career as a software recruiter in 2012, and developed an interest for business development, talent enablement and innovation which later got her setting up the concept of Software Community Management in ASML, and to Developer Relations today. She holds a bachelor degree in Lifelong Learning and an MBA specialised in Strategic Human Resources Management. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Greece, she studied and kickstarted her career in The Netherlands and can currently be found in Santa Clara, CA.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
1. The
Hero’s
Journey
in
Paris
(4)
By
Peter
de
Kuster
Your
Hero’s
Journey!
Life
is
not
an
accident.
A
coincidence.
Through
careful
choices
and
persistent
planning,
you
can
control
what
happens
to
you.
That
sounds
boring,
doesn’t
it?
It’s
not.
We
are
talking
about
your
future.
Your
hero’s
journey!
The
best
way
to
deal
with
the
future
is
to
invent
it.
Create
your
own
life
story.
Your
own
legend.
If
you
live
your
life
wandering
around
aimlessly,
you’re
likely
to
end
up
in
a
sort
of
hell
of
Dante
as
visualized
by
Rodin.
If
you
live
you
life
bouncing
around,
reacting
to
events
and
circumstances,
you’re
giving
up
control
over
where
you
will
go
next.
This
is
a
hell
of
a
way
to
live
–
it’s
stressful
and
frustrating,
and
not
creative
at
all.
2.
3. I
believe
that
each
of
us
comes
prepackaged
with
a
reason
for
being,
a
hero’s
journey.
A
mission.
A
purpose.
Unfortunately,
there
is
no
operating
manual
or
help
line
to
make
it
easy
to
figure
out
what
that
purpose
is.
Once
you
figure
out
what
your
hero’s
journey
story
is,
however,
life
is
sooo
much
easier
and
better.
It
means
that
you
are
living
on
purpose.
This
translates
in
doing
the
right
work,
in
the
right
environment,
with
the
right
people
and
using
your
talents
and
abilities
in
a
way
that
benefits
others
as
well
as
yourself.
This
purpose
covers
every
aspect
of
your
life,
including
having
people
to
love
and
who
care
about
you
(but
that’s
another
travel
guide).
4. You
need
a
powerful
story
as
a
compass
to
navigate
by.
To
aim
for
(your
hero’s
journey).
A
storyline,
a
travel
map
so
you
can
plot
out
the
best
(and
even
most
scenic
route,
if
that
turns
you
on)
to
get
where
you’re
going
(your
goals).
You
can
get
blown
off
course
and
explore
new
cities,
meet
interesting
people
but
you
always
have
that
hero’s
journey
story
to
guide
you
back.
That’s
what
your
hero’s
journey
does
for
you.
Make
Money
Doing
What
You
Love
‘Follow
your
bliss”
–
Joseph
Campbell
When
you
aren’t
sure
about
what
you
should
be
doing
with
your
life,
it
can
feel
like
you’re
in
free
fall.
For
some
the
rush
of
hurtling
to
the
ground
is
exhilirating.
Some
don’t
even
seem
to
realize
that
they
don’t
have
anything
(a
parachute)
to
stop
them
from
hitting
the
ground.
In
the
beginning
it
can
be
exciting
to
go
through
life
without
a
plan,
a
purpose,
a
story.
Many
romantic
tales
have
been
spun
about
the
vagabond
life.
Just
remember
that
these
stories
are
written
by
people
who
disciplined
themselves
just
enough
to
put
pen
to
paper,
and
enough
to
sell
their
stories
or
art.
Being
in
control
of
your
story
means
knowing
what
you
want
and
working
toward
it.
It
means
waking
up
every
morning
saying:
“I’ve
got
the
best
job
in
the
world.
I
absolutely
love
what
I
do.”.
If
you
can
say
that,
everything
else
in
your
life
will
fall
into
place.
Some
people
know
early
on
what
they
want.
They’re
the
lucky
ones.
Most
of
us
struggle
for
a
while
before
we
find
our
niche.
That’s
okay.
Enjoy
the
journey.
Consider
it
a
voyage
of
discovery
with
treasures
on
your
way.
Self
–
knowledge
is
a
wonderful
thing.
5. How
to
Find
Yourself
When
You
Didn’t
Know
You
Were
Lost
Before
you
can
figure
out
your
niche
in
the
creative
scheme
of
things,
you
need
to
understand
yourself,
your
strenghts
and
weaknesses,
your
true
desires,
your
personal
definition
of
success.
The
following
questions
are
designed
to
make
you
THINK
about
yourself
from
various
angles.
Answer
them
quickly.
Put
down
the
first
thing
that
pops
into
your
mind
(before
your
left
brain
has
a
chance
to
butt
in).
Don’t
analyze
either
the
questions
or
the
answers.
Be
honest
–
nobody
has
to
see
this
but
you.
Now:
quick
and
dirty:
Personal
• What
is
your
favorite
time
of
year?
• What
is
your
favorite
hobby?
• What
is
your
favorite
getaway
spot?
When
was
the
last
time
you
went
there?
• What
social
settings
bring
out
the
best
in
you?
Worst
in
you?
6. • What
is
your
best
personality
trait?
Worst?
How
would
your
spouse/partner/best
friend
answer
that?
• What
one
thing
would
you
most
like
to
change
about
your
personality?
• Are
you
a
country
person
or
a
city
person?
Do
you
like
more
a
ladiback
lifestyle
of
one
that
is
frantic
and
fast
–
paced?
• Are
you
more
comfortable
competing
against
others
or
against
yourself?
• Which
is
more
you
–
safe
and
secure
or
reckless
and
risky?
• Which
would
you
rater
be
–
healthy
and
wealthy
or
healthy
and
wise?
Professional
• Do
you
want
more
or
less
travel
in
your
work?
• Where
would
you
like
to
go?
Would
you
travel
by
land,
air,
sea?
• Would
you
like
to
do
more
or
less
public
speaking
in
your
work?
• How
much
money
as
an
annual
salary
would
make
you
feel
successful?
• Do
you
prefer
to
work
with
your
hands
or
your
mind?
Indoors
or
outdoors?
With
people
or
with
things?
• Which
is
more
challenging,
dealing
with
difficult
people
or
difficult
problems?
• What
bores
you?
7. • What
would
you
eliminate
from
your
present
job
right
now
if
you
could?
• Do
you
like
to
be
in
charge?
Or
do
you
prefer
to
be
the
power
behind
the
throne?
• What
do
you
like
best
about
your
work?
• If
you
could
have
anyone’s
job
in
the
world
whose
would
it
be?
• What
is
the
most
undesirable
job
you
can
think
of?
• When
do
you
prefer
to
work
–
morning,
noon,
or
night?
When
would
you
rather
not
work?
What
days
would
you
like
to
have
off?
What
would
be
an
ideal
work
schedule
for
you?
• What
would
you
like
to
bring
to
work
that
you
can’t?
Kid?
Dog?
Movie?
• Do
you
prefer
to
work
alone
or
in
a
group?
How
much
of
your
day
would
you
like
to
spend
dealing
with
people,
and
how
much
would
you
like
to
be
left
alone?
• How
many
projects
can
you
handle
at
once?
• Do
you
prefer
stretches
where
you
work
like
crazy
and
then
take
a
break,
or
do
you
like
to
pace
yourself
and
limit
your
projects?
• Which
best
describes
the
environment
you
would
prefer
to
work
in:
at
home,
in
a
lab,
in
a
book
church,
in
a
studio,
outside,
in
an
office,
on
the
road,
on
a
set,
in
a
studio,
in
a
tall
building,
in
front
of
an
office,
or
some
other
situation?
Big
city
or
small
town,
or
small
city/big
town?
8.
• Do
you
prefer
to
deal
in
concepts
or
projects?
Which
is
more
satisfying,
the
process
or
the
product?
• List
jobs
you
think
you
would
enjoy
doing.
• List
jobs
you
think
you
could
not/and/or
would
not
do
9. • What
skills
do
you
like
to
use
the
most?
• What
task
or
talent
comes
easily
to
you?
• Name
something
that
is
always
a
struggle
to
do.
• What
type
of
people
do
you
enjoy
working
with
the
most?
• Do
you
prefer
to
work
at
a
fast
pace
or
to
pace
yourself?
• Do
you
like
every
day
to
be
different,
or
do
you
prefer
to
slip
into
a
consistent
and
comfortable
routine?
• Which
motivates
you
more,
money
or
a
mission?
10. Your
Story
You
have
a
life
story
(if
you
pay
attention
to
it).
Take
a
look
at
the
story
of
your
life
thus
far.
• Write
your
life
story
from
beginning
to
end
(as
if
you
are
very
old
and
have
already
achieved
all
the
things
you
want
or
when
you
heard
today
you
will
die
for
80%
sure
and
regret
what
you
haven’t
experienced)
• What
is
something
that
makes
you
say
to
yourself
(and
others),
‘I’ll
never
do
that
again’
11. • List
five
heroic
stories
from
your
past.
And
five
tragic
stories.
Which
was
easier
to
complete?
• Look
at
your
past
life
and
ask
yourself
these
questions.
What
do
I
wish
I
had
done
but
didn’t
do?
What
have
I
always
wanted
to
do
but
never
go
around
to
doing?
• What
are
your
most
powerful
memories
from
childhood,
teenage
years
and
adulthood?
Take
a
close
look
at
the
three
memories.
What
do
they
have
in
common?
What
are
the
circumstances,
the
people
involved,
the
tasks
you
were
performing,
the
setting,
the
time
of
year?
• List
your
most
rewarding
life
experiences
(paid
and
unpaid).
Are
you
still
engaging
in
these
activities?
If
not,
why
not?.
How
can
you
bring
these
things
back
into
your
life?
• It
is
important
to
appreciate
all
the
things
you
have
and
all
the
things
you
are.
The
more
you
appreciate
all
the
things
you
have
going
on
for
you,
the
more
you
love
life.
Make
a
list
of
all
the
things
you
are
grateful
for
in
your
life.
Start
small:
your
health,
a
place
to
live,
a
car,
money
in
the
bank,
people
who
love
you.
• Tell
a
story
about
yourself
in
a
perfect
day.
Put
in
as
much
detail
as
you
can.
Spend
some
time
and
thought
on
this
one.
Then
pin
it
to
12. where
you
see
it
often.
This
is
wheren
you
want
to
live
your
future
life.
This
is
the
story
about
where
you’re
going.
• Tell
a
snapshot
story
of
your
life
today.
Do
you
like
what
you
do
for
a
living?
Are
you
happy?
Are
you
using
your
talents?
Are
you
able
to
create?
Do
you
enjoy
waking
up
on
weekly
mornings?
Is
it
good
to
be
home?
• Do
you
have
enough
money?
Do
you
have
a
goal
for
the
future?
Enjoy
your
hero’s
journey!!