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Mentioned in 35 episodes
The Power of Myth
Book • 1988
This book is derived from a series of television interviews between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, aired in 1988.
It delves into the universal themes and functions of myths across various cultures, highlighting their role in uniting communities, explaining social, cosmological, and spiritual realities, and guiding individuals through life's significant stages.
Campbell discusses how myths help people understand common human experiences such as love, death, and the search for meaning.
He also addresses the modern world's disconnection from mythological narratives and the consequences this has on individual and societal well-being.
The book emphasizes the importance of myths in providing a framework for life, fostering community identity, and helping individuals navigate life's transitions and challenges.
It delves into the universal themes and functions of myths across various cultures, highlighting their role in uniting communities, explaining social, cosmological, and spiritual realities, and guiding individuals through life's significant stages.
Campbell discusses how myths help people understand common human experiences such as love, death, and the search for meaning.
He also addresses the modern world's disconnection from mythological narratives and the consequences this has on individual and societal well-being.
The book emphasizes the importance of myths in providing a framework for life, fostering community identity, and helping individuals navigate life's transitions and challenges.
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Mentioned in 35 episodes
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Tom Bilyeu in the context of his personal journey and the influence of mythology on his worldview.
Tom Bilyeu in the context of his personal journey and the influence of mythology on his worldview.
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How To Get So Rich You Question The Meaning Of Making Money (ft. Tom Bilyeu)
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as a source of inspiration for his approach to changing the world through narrative.
Tom Bilyeu as a source of inspiration for his approach to changing the world through narrative.
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Interview: Tom Bilyeu on the London Real with Brian Rose (Replay)
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as a book that deeply impacted him, highlighting Joseph Campbell's insights on the significance of rituals in maintaining strong marriages and addressing the lack of coming-of-age rituals.
Tom Bilyeu as a book that deeply impacted him, highlighting Joseph Campbell's insights on the significance of rituals in maintaining strong marriages and addressing the lack of coming-of-age rituals.62 snips
The #1 REASON This Generation Of Men Is STRUGGLING & FEELING LOST | Chris Williamson
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu while discussing the importance of coming-of-age rituals and their absence in modern society.
Tom Bilyeu while discussing the importance of coming-of-age rituals and their absence in modern society.
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I Will TEACH YOU The 3 Skills You Need To NEVER BE LAZY Again! | Anthony Trucks
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as a book that impacted his life, discussing the importance of sacred rituals.
Tom Bilyeu as a book that impacted his life, discussing the importance of sacred rituals.52 snips
The 5 Good Intentions That Lead to Failure (And How to Turn Them Around) | Jonathan Heidt (Replay)
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as impactful in his understanding of the importance of rituals in marriage and life transitions.
Tom Bilyeu as impactful in his understanding of the importance of rituals in marriage and life transitions.48 snips
Why Modern Men Are Lost: The Disturbing Truth | Chris Williamson (Replay)
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Robert Waldinger when discussing the importance of self-awareness in finding a meaningful path.
Robert Waldinger when discussing the importance of self-awareness in finding a meaningful path.
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Work Insights from the World’s Longest Happiness Study
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Tamler Sommers as it delves into the big picture elements of Campbell's views, with less psychoanalysis.
Tamler Sommers as it delves into the big picture elements of Campbell's views, with less psychoanalysis.
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Episode 309: Dissolving Into the One
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as a book that has had a huge impact on his life from an ideological perspective.
Tom Bilyeu as a book that has had a huge impact on his life from an ideological perspective.33 snips
Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Superhero Skills: Retirement Hacks & Mindset Tricks (Replay)
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as a source of inspiration, highlighting the impact of Campbell's ideas on his life.
Tom Bilyeu as a source of inspiration, highlighting the impact of Campbell's ideas on his life.26 snips
Why You Need to Speak Your Unpopular Truths | Dave Rubin (Archived Episode)
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu when discussing the lack of coming-of-age rituals in modern society and their impact on young men.
Tom Bilyeu when discussing the lack of coming-of-age rituals in modern society and their impact on young men.25 snips
Mating Crisis: Why The Rate Of Single Men Looking For Dates Has Declined | William Costello PT 2
Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu as a book that influenced his thinking on coming-of-age rituals and their absence in modern society.
Tom Bilyeu as a book that influenced his thinking on coming-of-age rituals and their absence in modern society.23 snips
Male Inequality: Why Modern Men Are On The Decline | Richard Reeves (Replay)
