Joseph Tsar Toastmasters Speech - The Hero's Journey | Joseph Tsar
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Aug 19, 2025 Discover the critical role of storytelling in shaping our understanding of experiences. Explore the Hero's Journey framework and its influence on personal identity through universal themes. Learn about the PERM storytelling framework: Purpose, Event, Resolution, and Meaning. Dive into the transformative power of storytelling with personal anecdotes that emphasize adaptability and reflection in overcoming challenges. Join a rich discussion that reveals how language connects us all.
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Stories Shape How We Understand Life
- Stories are a universal structure humans use to order events and make sense of the world.
- Joseph Tsar emphasizes that story is more than recounting events; it's a narrative pattern that gives meaning.
Discovering Mythos And Timeless Myths
- Joseph Tsar recounts reading Mythos and noticing ancient myths still influence modern media.
- He connects that observation to Joseph Campbell's work and the recurrence of common story patterns.
The Monomyth Explains Many Stories
- Joseph Campbell identified a recurring core narrative called the monomyth or hero's journey across cultures.
- The hero's journey maps a protagonist's transformation through call, trial, failure, and eventual transformation.
