The secret script behind all great movies
“And how you can use it to get what you want out of life”
Author: Tom Haigh
Think back to a time in your life when you’ve really wanted to achieve something, a burning desire or ambition, something special and important to you.
With an objective clear in your mind you set off in pursuit of your objective, only to be met by challenges that stood between you and your objective. Reaching the all-important point, the fork in the road, you have a choice to make: Do you give up, or do you find someone or something that can help you to overcome whatever is standing in your way?
If you’ve experienced this at some time in your life, then you may have unknowingly stumbled across the secret script behind many of the great movies and stories of all time, something that author Donald Miller refers to as ‘the hero’s journey’ in his must-read book and New York Times best seller ‘Story Brand’.
Not only is this ‘the hero’s journey’ a great template for writing a movie, it’s also a bloody good way to achieve pretty much anything you want to achieve in your life.
Broken down into 5 simple steps it looks something like this:
- The hero (you, Luke Skywalker, The Karate Kid, etc) wants to achieve something;
- The hero encounters challenges or obstacles standing in their way;
- At the height of their despair, the hero finds a guide (coach, mentor, friend – someone experienced they can trust);
- Utilising their experience and wisdom, the guide provides the hero with a plan;
- The hero puts the plan into action and reaches their goal
Ever noticed in movies how the hero rarely reaches their goal (the end of the story) on their own? They might think they can in the beginning, but as they set off down the path towards their goal they are confronted with obstacles they never knew existed, they soon realise they don’t yet know the way. This is as true in life as it is on the big screen.
Think about the guides in your life, the people who have helped you get to where you want to go. For me personally, my guides have been people who knew a hell of a lot more about things like building, renovating, negotiating, and investing in property than I did at those times in my life.
The script to success can be far simpler than we make it out to be. And if you ever find yourself if doubt remember this quote –
“You want to know the difference between a master and a beginner? The master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried”. (Source: unknown)
If you have a burning desire to reach a property related goal, and are in any way uncertain about how to get there, our experienced team of buyers agents are here to help. Get in touch today and we’ll arm you with a plan and provide you will all the necessary guidance to ensure you reach your goal, no matter the obstacles you may see standing in your way.
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