The Hero's Journey
by Joseph Campbell
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Jun 2026 on On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
The general take
John Mackey sees The Hero's Journey as a meaningful framework that applies to everyone's life, but he notes that most people don't actually follow it due to fear. He views it as a call that's available to all of us, even if it goes unanswered.
About
Joseph Campbell, arguably the greatest mythologist of the twentieth century, was certainly one of our greatest storytellers. This masterfully crafted book interweaves conversations between Campbell and some of the people he inspired, including poet Robert Bly, anthropologist Angeles Arrien, filmmaker David Kennard, Doors drummer John Densmore, psychiatric pioneer Stanislov Grof, Nobel laureate Roger Guillemen, and others. Campbell reflects on subjects ranging from the origins and functions of myth, the role of the artist, and the need for ritual to the ordeals of love and romance. With poetry and humor, Campbell recounts his own quest and conveys the excitement of his lifelong exploration of our mythic traditions, what he called “the one great story of mankind.” Cover photographs of Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell Foundation and used with permission.
Who said what
- JM
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…explaining john mackey's spiritual framework based on joseph campbell's hero's journey
“I'm a follower of Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey. And I feel like every one of us is called The Hero's Journey, but for a variety of reasons, most people don't answer that call, usually fear.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty — John Mackey: Not Sure You're on the Right Path In Your Career? (Use THIS Framework When You Feel Lost About What's Next)at 05:07
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