Find Your Tribe – Because No One Succeeds Alone
EP004
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Show Notes
Do you feel alone on your journey to achieve your goals? Do you find yourself echoing the lone-wolf mentality that fills so much of our media and culture?
If so, it may be time for a change
In this episode, hosts Brent Diggs and Paul Berkes delve into the importance of finding your tribe within the framework of the Hero’s Journey.
Join them as they explore the importance of assembling allies on your personal quest for meaning and fulfillment. They discuss how our perceptions of lone heroes in media can mislead us into thinking we must go it alone, when in fact, true strength lies in collaboration and support.
Brent and Paul share valuable insights on:
- The psychological aspects of seeking allies
- The significance of mentorship
- How our relationships shape our journeys
- Lone wolves and other debunked concepts
They also touch on the pitfalls of isolation and the transformative power of community.
Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or simply looking to enrich your life, this episode offers practical tools and thought-provoking discussions to help you recognize and embrace the allies around you.
Tune in for a blend of humor, wisdom, and a generous helping of pop culture goodness that will inspire you to expand your circle and find your tribe!
What we discuss
00:00:00 – Welcome
00:00:55 – Our Mistakes and Growth Mindset
00:04:39 – Finding Your Tribe
00:10:43 – Unexpected Allies
00:15:48 – Identity and Growth
00:18:58 – The Myth of the Lone Wolf
00:22:58 – Social Wealth and Relationships
00:24:50 – Owning Mistakes Builds Trust
00:28:22 – Recognizing Allies in Disguise
00:43:11 – Enmeshment – the Opposite of the Lone-Wolf
00:46:45 – Types of Allies
01:02:28 – Tribe and Legacy
References
- Article – Seeing Your Life Story as a Hero’s Journey Increases Meaning in Life – Benjamin Rodgers and crew
- TV – Lone Ranger backstory (note—the political overtones from 1949 have not aged all that well)
- Article – How to REALLY Be Alpha Like the Wolf – Art of Manliess
- Article – The Myth of the Lone Wolf: Navigating the Wilderness of Dispersal – Maeve Rogers
- Video – Great Storytelling with Matthew Dicks
- Article – Voltron and teamwork #1
- Article – Voltron and teamwork #2
- Movie – Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Where to Next?
This is part 4 in our mini-series on applying Hero’s Journey to your life:
- Seeing Your Life as an Epic Story
- Becoming the Protagonist of Great Life Story
- Leaving the Comfort Zone for Your Life of Purpose
- Find Your Tribe – Because No One Succeeds Alone
- Embrace Your Struggle – Lean In and Level Up