The Art of Growth I am the Hero, the Victim, and the Villain
Jun 10, 2025
Explore the powerful narratives of hero, victim, and villain and how they shape our lives. Discover the impact of storytelling on emotions and group dynamics. Learn to recognize when you're embodying each role and how context influences perception. The hosts discuss the fine line between true victimhood and patterns that limit personal agency. Uncover the importance of transforming pain to avoid transmitting it. Finally, gain insights on reclaiming internal agency and embracing all facets of your identity.
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Interpretation Shapes Identity
- The way we interpret and tell our story matters more than the events themselves.
- Joel Hubbard and Jim Zartman stress interpretation shapes identity as hero, victim, or villain.
Long Drive Storytelling
- Joel used long drives to ask people "Tell me the story of your life" and noticed different self-frames.
- He realized he often told his own story from a hero framework in group settings.
We Cycle Through Roles
- Everyone contains hero, victim, and villain archetypes that ebb and flow by situation.
- Recognizing these roles allows conscious change instead of unconscious swings.
