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Are You Building a Legacy That Lasts?

There comes a moment in every hero’s journey when you return home—not as the same person, but transformed. You bring back the wisdom, skills, and experiences gained along the way. But what if you don’t like what you see in your legacy? How can you change it? 

In this episode, Brent Diggs and Paul Berkes wrap up their mini-series on applying the Hero’s Journey to your life and explore:

✅ How to break generational cycles and shift the trajectory of your legacy
✅ The dimensions of wealth beyond money—including impact, wisdom, and relationships
✅ How unique experiences create unique legacies—and why your personal journey matters
✅ The power of self-reflection—how to assess what you’re bringing back from your journey
✅ Overcoming inherited limitations—learning from the past without being defined by it
✅ Why failure is part of a powerful legacy—how struggles shape meaningful contributions
✅ Mastering the return—integrating your growth into everyday life and leadership

1️⃣ Your legacy is shaped by everyday choices. Start small—fix your piece of the world.
2️⃣ You don’t return home empty-handed. Your struggles prepare you to help others.
3️⃣ Wealth isn’t just money. True legacy includes wisdom, impact, and relationships.
4️⃣ Your past does not define your future. You have the power to break cycles and create change.
5️⃣ The hero’s journey is never truly over. Growth is continuous, and new challenges bring new wisdom.
6️⃣ Your story matters. The lessons you’ve learned can inspire and guide others.

🎧 Listen now and start shaping a legacy you’ll be proud of!

These films reflect key themes of legacy, transformation, and the hero’s journey:

🎬The Wizard of Oz – A classic story of returning home changed.
🎬Tin Man – A deeper reimagining of Oz’s themes of growth and self-discovery.
🎬The Italian Job – A story of strategy, teamwork, and creating your own success.
🎬Balto – A tale of courage and legacy through selfless leadership.

⏳ 00:00:00 – Intro
⏳ 00:04:20 – Fixing Your Piece of the World
⏳ 00:09:44 – Return to the Ordinary World
⏳ 00:13:17 – Master of Two Worlds
⏳ 00:23:42 – Unique Experiences Create Unique Legacies
⏳ 00:38:18 – Breaking Generational Cycles – Repairing the Plane in Flight
⏳ 00:48:05 – You Are Someone Else’s Legacy
⏳ 00:52:03 – The Dimensions of Wealth Beyond Money

Full Transcript

Understanding the Hero’s Journey is just the beginning—what if you could apply this framework to transform your own life? The principles of legacy-building, breaking generational cycles, and mastering personal growth are deeply rooted in storytelling and psychology.

🔍 Discover the theory behind these ideas and uncover how legendary stories—from ancient myths to modern films—hold the keys to shaping your own destiny.

➡️ Read the next article: How to Build a Legacy: A Hero’s Journey of Self-Discovery

📖 The Writer’s Journey – Christopher Vogler – A must-read for understanding story structure in life and storytelling.
📖 Anti-Library – The Power of What You Don’t Know – A thought-provoking perspective on lifelong learning.

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This is part 7 of our mini-series on applying Hero’s Journey to your life:

🎙️ Seeing Your Life as an Epic Story
🎙️ Becoming the Protagonist of Your Own Life
🎙️ Leaving the Comfort Zone for Your Purpose
🎙️ Finding Your Tribe – No One Succeeds Alone
🎙️ Embracing Struggles: How Challenges Fuel Growth & Success
🎙️ Achievement Unlocked: Overcome Your Struggles and Transform
🎙️ Hero’s Journey & Legacy Building: Returning With Purpose (You’re Here!)