Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Modern Mythology and Holding Yourself to Results

Aug 28, 2025

Explore the intriguing concept of mythology and its power in shaping personal beliefs and life choices. Discover how fostering a supportive corporate culture can motivate millennials through open communication and accountability. Learn the importance of setting boundaries for self-advocacy and the balance between aggression and passivity. Delve into personal growth through relationships, embracing change, and the significance of storytelling. Plus, gain insights into effective leadership and the vision behind collaborative impact.

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Rituals Replace Lost Mythology

Joseph Campbell's The Power of Myth shaped Tom Bilyeu's belief in rituals and modern mythology.
Tom used a tattoo ritual to face fear and mark psychological transformation.

ADVICE

Build Culture By Leading And Mapping Progress

Create corporate culture by leading with clear expectations and modeling work ethic.
Give people career paths so they experience progress and mastery to stay engaged.

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Three Demands For High-Performance Teams

Demand employees work hard, work smart, and put in long hours when necessary to win.
Model the behavior yourself so others can't accuse you of asking what you'd not do.

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Tom Bilyeu answers questions from the Impact Theory community and covers topics like the "Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell, the evolution of mythology, and Millennials and the culture of the workplace.

Original air date: 1-28-17

Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world.

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