Below is a lesson from Daniel Pink on finding meaning by seeing your life as a hero's story, as well as our key learnings.

The Blue Courage team is dedicated to continual learning and growth.  We have adopted a concept from Simon Sinek’s Start With Why team called “Learn, Share, Grow”.  We are constantly finding great articles, videos, and readings that have so much learning.  As we learn new and great things, this new knowledge should be shared for everyone to then grow from.

Daniel Pink on LinkedIn

What if the key to a more meaningful life…

… was telling a better story?

Here’s Why

The Hero's Journey is ancient.

You've seen it in Harry Potter, The Odyssey, Star Wars.

One person. A challenge. A transformation. A return.

It's universal for a reason.

And now, it turns out, it's personally powerful too.

Continue reading here.

Key learnings: 

• A meaningful life can be shaped by the stories we tell ourselves.

• The Hero’s Journey provides a timeless framework for personal growth and transformation.

• Every person is the protagonist in their own story—facing change, challenges, allies, and transformation.

• Viewing life as a story gives structure and purpose, helping connect experiences rather than see them as random.

• Setbacks aren’t dead ends—they become meaningful parts of the larger journey and legacy we’re creating.