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There are video essays published to this channel on the first Friday of every month. If you enjoy film, television, philosophy, and history then my videos would be of interest.
The Heroine’s Journey of Collaboration - A Hero’s Journey Critique || Video Essay by The Lazy Stoic
In this video essay, we delve into the captivating narrative of the Heroine's Journey as outlined by Gail Carriger in her book, "The Heroine's Journey." Carriger's work critiques the overuse of the Hero's Journey not only in myths but also in modern storytelling, offering a compelling alternative narrative arc. Building upon psychologist Ernest Becker's call for non-destructive myths, Carriger explores myths driven by companionship, community, and constructive societal advancement.
Beginning with an examination of Demeter's myth from ancient Greece, Carriger illustrates the key stages of the Heroine's Journey, contrasting it with Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey. Through examples from diverse modern works like "Finding Nemo," "Thor: Love and Thunder," and "Harry Potter," we analyze how these narratives embody the essence of the Heroine's Journey, emphasizing empathy, cooperation, and compromise over violence and conquest.
As we explore the significance of gendered protagonists and narratives, Carriger's insights challenge conventional notions of masculinity and femininity, highlighting the universality of the Heroine's Journey across cultures and time periods. By showcasing how contemporary films like "Avatar" and "Avengers: Endgame" incorporate elements of the Heroine's Journey, we witness the evolving landscape of storytelling toward non-destructive myths.
Join us on a journey of discovery as we celebrate the power of companionship, community, and cooperation in storytelling. Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a chance to win a copy of "The Heroine's Journey" by Gail Carriger. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment to participate. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more thought-provoking content from Minimum Effort Media!
Chapters:
00:00 Into to Heroine's Journey
05:35 Part 1: The Myth of Demeter
07:14 Part 2: The Heroine's Journey Structure
10:43 Part 3: Modern Examples (Finding Nemo)
14:14 Part 3: (Thor: Love and Thunder)
18:32 Part 3: (The Harry Potter Original Series)
23:36: Part 4: Heroics and The Princess Bride
30:00 Conclusion
31:44 Outro and Give Away
Sources: 'The Heroine’s Journey' by Gail Carriger
'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' by Joseph Campbell
Music: Provided by StoryBlocks
************Give Away*******************
Terms and Conditions:
The free book give-aways are sent out through Amazon so only those in the continental US can receive the books. I also offer amazon gift cards for the current rate of the book offered to those who cannot receive the book with free shipping. I try my best to accommodate all the winners and do appreciate everyone for their understanding. It is the winners responsibility to contact me so that I my get your contact information and schedule the shipment. Your patience is appreciated.
To enter, you must be a subscriber with notifications turned on, like the video, and leave a comment for me to randomly select. I select the comments and place them at the end of the next video I do on that book unless otherwise noted. You will need to watch to the end of my next video to see if you were selected then contact me @theLazyStoic on Tweeter (X), Instagram, or Facebook.
Social Media: instabio.cc/theLazyStoic
You can follow me across all social media @theLazyStoic. Twitter is the best way to contact me if you have something you would like to discuss.
Bio:
My real name is Kevin, I am original from New York, but currently live in Seattle with my wife and 3 children. I served a little over 4 years in the US Army from 2003 to 2007, including two deployments Iraq. I have BA in Global Studies from the University of Washington.
Film clips/trailers and poster graphics used here using fair use. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Allowance is made for "fair use" for the purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Beginning with an examination of Demeter's myth from ancient Greece, Carriger illustrates the key stages of the Heroine's Journey, contrasting it with Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey. Through examples from diverse modern works like "Finding Nemo," "Thor: Love and Thunder," and "Harry Potter," we analyze how these narratives embody the essence of the Heroine's Journey, emphasizing empathy, cooperation, and compromise over violence and conquest.
As we explore the significance of gendered protagonists and narratives, Carriger's insights challenge conventional notions of masculinity and femininity, highlighting the universality of the Heroine's Journey across cultures and time periods. By showcasing how contemporary films like "Avatar" and "Avengers: Endgame" incorporate elements of the Heroine's Journey, we witness the evolving landscape of storytelling toward non-destructive myths.
Join us on a journey of discovery as we celebrate the power of companionship, community, and cooperation in storytelling. Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a chance to win a copy of "The Heroine's Journey" by Gail Carriger. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment to participate. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more thought-provoking content from Minimum Effort Media!
Chapters:
00:00 Into to Heroine's Journey
05:35 Part 1: The Myth of Demeter
07:14 Part 2: The Heroine's Journey Structure
10:43 Part 3: Modern Examples (Finding Nemo)
14:14 Part 3: (Thor: Love and Thunder)
18:32 Part 3: (The Harry Potter Original Series)
23:36: Part 4: Heroics and The Princess Bride
30:00 Conclusion
31:44 Outro and Give Away
Sources: 'The Heroine’s Journey' by Gail Carriger
'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' by Joseph Campbell
Music: Provided by StoryBlocks
************Give Away*******************
Terms and Conditions:
The free book give-aways are sent out through Amazon so only those in the continental US can receive the books. I also offer amazon gift cards for the current rate of the book offered to those who cannot receive the book with free shipping. I try my best to accommodate all the winners and do appreciate everyone for their understanding. It is the winners responsibility to contact me so that I my get your contact information and schedule the shipment. Your patience is appreciated.
To enter, you must be a subscriber with notifications turned on, like the video, and leave a comment for me to randomly select. I select the comments and place them at the end of the next video I do on that book unless otherwise noted. You will need to watch to the end of my next video to see if you were selected then contact me @theLazyStoic on Tweeter (X), Instagram, or Facebook.
Social Media: instabio.cc/theLazyStoic
You can follow me across all social media @theLazyStoic. Twitter is the best way to contact me if you have something you would like to discuss.
Bio:
My real name is Kevin, I am original from New York, but currently live in Seattle with my wife and 3 children. I served a little over 4 years in the US Army from 2003 to 2007, including two deployments Iraq. I have BA in Global Studies from the University of Washington.
Film clips/trailers and poster graphics used here using fair use. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Allowance is made for "fair use" for the purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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The Hero’s Journey into Isolation - A Hero’s Journey Critique || Video Essay by The Lazy Stoic
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Learn about the limitations of the Hero's Journey and why we should be media critical. In this video essay, we delve into the heart of the Hero’s Journey, popularized by Joseph Campbell in his 1949 book 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces.' While many have explored this narrative structure, this video takes a critical perspective, exposing its limitations in storytelling, psychology, and our real w...
The Lover Archetype: Mature Masculinity Based on King Warrior Magician Lover | by Moore and Gillette
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The Lover Archetype of Mature Masculinity [Video Essay] Men are often known for, defined by and identify with their more aggressive traits. But the truth is men have a great capacity to be sensitive, caring, and benevolent people. Men are connoisseurs of art and food. Men appreciate the ascetic appearance of nature. Men enjoy listening to and creating music, they find humor in the absurdity of ...
Magician Archetype: Mature Masculinity Based on King Warrior Magician Lover || by Moore and Gillette
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The Magician Archetype of Mature Masculinity [Video Essay] We live in an increasingly modern technological society. One where the entry point in to the fields of science and technology are lowering and masters of new technology are increasingly in demand. And anyone is hard pressed to find gainful employment that does not require the ability adapt to advances in technology. Even people in const...
The King Archetype: Mature Masculinity Based on King Warrior Magician Lover || by Moore and Gillette
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Video: The King Archetype of Mature Masculinity [Video Essay] What does it mean to be a man. The term is used so often yet the definition can prove elusive. The definition of manhood lies in our perception of our male role models, both those is the real world and in the artistic depictions. The King is a primal symbol in all humans. The image of the king we hold in minds is our natural sovereig...
The Warrior Archetype: Based on King Warrior Magician Lover || by Moore and Gillette
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The Warrior: Archetype of the Mature Masculine In the following videos, I will delve into the representations of masculine maturity deeply embedded in our cultural subconscious. This exploration will be facilitated through a framework established in the book "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette. Based on Swiss Psychologist Carl Jung's theories of the unconscious...
The Immature Masculine Archetypes: Based on King Warrior Magician Lover by Moore and Gillette
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Achieving Masculine Maturity in the Modern World In the following videos, I will delve into the representations of masculine maturity deeply embedded in our cultural subconscious. This exploration will be facilitated through a framework established in the book "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette. The world faces a real lack of maturity particularly masculine ma...
Create a Threatening Presence: Strategy: 10 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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This is the 10th Video in a series on the 33 Strategies of War By Robert Greene Deterrence Strategy: Create a Threatening Presence In this informative UA-cam video, distinguished author Robert Greene delves into the intricacies of the Counter Attack Strategy, one of the 33 Strategies of War. With his vast experience in the field of strategy, Greene presents a comprehensive analysis of the Count...
Keep People Dependent on You: The 48 Laws of Power [Law 11]
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This is the 11th video in a series on the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The 48 Laws of Power offers insightful lesson and historical examples of attaining and welding power. The book offers an amoral position on the potential uses of power. In a world filled with chaos we all pursue control, and we gain that control with through the obtainment and use of power. While it is true that these l...
Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky: The 48 Laws of Power [Law 10]
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This is the 10th video in a series on the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The 48 Laws of Power offers insightful lesson and historical examples of attaining and welding power. The book offers an amoral position on the potential uses of power. In a world filled with chaos we all pursue control, and we gain that control with through the obtainment and use of power. While it is true that these l...
Indiana Jones and the Spiritual Quest: Exploring the Themes of the Iconic Franchise [Video Essay]
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Discover the deeper meaning behind the Indiana Jones franchise Join us as we delve into the spiritual and religious themes that underpin the series, focusing on the original trilogy. Unveiling the unexpected elements of religion and spirituality within a mainstream action-adventure film, we explore the protagonist's journey and question the true nature of his quest for sacred relics. In our inc...
Win Through Actions Not Arguments: Law 9 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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This is the 9th video in a series on the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The 48 Laws of Power offers insightful lesson and historical examples of attaining and welding power. The book offers an amoral position on the potential uses of power. In a world filled with chaos we all pursue control, and we gain that control with through the obtainment and use of power. While it is true that these la...
The Counter Attack Strategy: 9 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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This is the 9th Video in a series on the 33 Strategies of War By Robert Greene The Counter Attack Strategy: Turning Your Adversaries' Strengths Against Them In this informative UA-cam video, distinguished author Robert Greene delves into the intricacies of the Counter Attack Strategy, one of the 33 Strategies of War. With his vast experience in the field of strategy, Greene presents a comprehen...
St. Crispian's Day Speech from Henry V by William Shakespeare
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This is a mashup of all the best recorded performances of Henry the V’s Crispian’s Day Speech I could find. If you can think of others let me know and perhaps I will make an updated version. This video is from a longer video in a series of the 33 Strategies of war. That video is linked here: ua-cam.com/video/t_nN9CKTgZU/v-deo.html The full play list is here: ua-cam.com/video/ne4E8Hc7Nks/v-deo.h...
Fight with the Perfect Economy: Strategy 8 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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This Eighth Video in a series on the 33 Strategies of War By Robert Greene War is a state conflict between opposing nations, societies or groups. A Strategy is plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim within a conflict. This series is not intended to glorify the violence of war rather the strategies and examples given will come encompass all manner of human conflicts....
The Morale Strategy: Strategy 7 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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The Morale Strategy: Strategy 7 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
Controlled-Chaos Segment Your Forces : Strategy 6 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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Controlled-Chaos Segment Your Forces : Strategy 6 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
The Snares of Groupthink: Strategy 5 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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The Snares of Groupthink: Strategy 5 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
Make Others Come to You: Law 8 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Make Others Come to You: Law 8 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
Let Others Do Your Work But Take The Credit: Law 7 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Let Others Do Your Work But Take The Credit: Law 7 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
Court Attention at All Cost: Law 6 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Court Attention at All Cost: Law 6 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
The Death-Ground Strategy: Strategy 4 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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The Death-Ground Strategy: Strategy 4 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
Counter Balance Strategy 3 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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Counter Balance Strategy 3 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
Wage Guerrilla War of the Mind: Strategy 2 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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Guard Your Reputation: Law 5 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Guard Your Reputation: Law 5 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
The Polarity Strategy 1 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
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The Polarity Strategy 1 of the 33 Strategies of War | By Robert Greene
Always Say Less Then Necessary: Law 4 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Always Say Less Then Necessary: Law 4 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
Conceal Your Intentions: Law 3 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Conceal Your Intentions: Law 3 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
Don’t Trust Your Friends: Law 2 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Don’t Trust Your Friends: Law 2 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
Never Outshine The Master: Law 1 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
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Never Outshine The Master: Law 1 of The 48 Laws of Power | By Robert Greene
Working my way back through your videos. Thanks for putting in so much thought and effort. Very surprised at the lack of views . Keep it up ❤
Great video
Your work is very amazing.
This is an amazing channel ❤
The director’s cut is a true gem in every sense. Since I first watched it it’s one of my favorite films
Someone told me I have aphrodite energy and sent me this video. I agree! This is ALL me! 😍 lol
Make non engagement bro good stuff
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The video is great apart from lame catering to the lgbtq mob
Thank you, I did strive to include examples of all forms of masculinity.
“Those who die under my knife…I have to remind myself that it was the enemy who killed them, not me.” That’s brutal.
From a great movie.
This series of videos is brilliant! I would never have thought of media parables for archetypal human behavior.
i thought this movie did an amazing job of transporting you to the time period. awesome
The evil prosper in this limited world, while the righteous prosper in the next.
Totally underrated 😢
Times of chaos and uncertainty can lead to new doors opening, especially when we are willing and able to look for the growth opportunities in a situation rather than simply being overwhelmed by outside circumstances.- Shakti Gawain
This video is going to age very very well. I promise.
What about persephone?
I talk about her a little in my latest video. More about her mother’s journey to find her.
The Heroine’s Journey of Collaboration - A Hero’s Journey Critique || Video Essay by The Lazy Stoic ua-cam.com/video/PwkZh-77vOA/v-deo.html
Douglas A Burton released a about two month ago a book called the Heroine's Labyrinth, which I think is also a very interesting take a feminine heroes ad the stories around them.
Thanks. I’ll have to check that out. Maybe a future video essay.
thankyou for this ❤
😕 "PromoSM"
Phenomenal once again!
Thank you!
You handle these videos about feminine archetypes and myths so thoughtfully and beautifully I can feel nothing but great gratitude.
Thank you. I’m glade you enjoyed it!
What an interesting subject and so thoughtfully explored and explained in this video! Very much appreciated - I will go check out rest of your videos!
Love this, pardon the fun.
“The line between good and evil runs through the heart of man”…… Solzhenitsyn. I am taken by the warrior philosopher you have become- were you this before you went to war or did it awaken it within you…….. i loved this movie- directors cut- but i also loved your exegesis- very thoughtful….. where i would suggest you take a deeper look is in the motivations of the zealots on both sides….. we see the motivations and the character developments/politics of Christendom…. We see none of it from the opposing forces….. there are brief conversations with Saladin about the politics of war- and there is a singular character that is featured on 3 occasions…. The “god wills it” character of Saladin……. But the portrayal of them is severely out of balance to be considered a bit of noise in the wind…. Whereas in the Christendom characters, it is a main driving force…. The stepping around the cross, the picking up of the crucifix ……. These things are throughout- to civilize the Saladin cause….. i would ask “if that was an accurate depiction of the civility of Saladin- why build a mosque on the ruins of the church ???? - why walk around the cross in a private moment- and in the public face- the the thing that will result in Richard the LionHeart returning for a 3rd go at it?? The truth is probably more along the lines of a politically correct Hollywood attempt to civilize the barbarism of one group which in turn amplifies the barbarism of the other (a bit of self loathing perhaps)………. “ i am not those men”…….. pluralism is a hallmark of almost all Christian societies….. but not those of Saladin, his beliefs and the subsequent lineage of the hordes…
This is now the best channel on youtube, the format and everything in your videos is so fresh and alive
These are not just words i write that dont carry heavy meaning, at least from my perspective. When i read others write comments like this, it struggles to move me. Maybe I've grown up believing so many people in this world like to talk, but they're not really saying anything, even if they found bliss, i don't believe them, maybe because i've been without bliss for so long. One year ago i was terrified to my very core, one year ago i decided to go down a path of new self discovery and learning, breaking apart everything i thought i knew. I cant begin to describe how wonderful i feel for getting my life together, finding my path to becoming a man, and standing up for myself in life. I've been lost my whole life, letting fear drive me alot of the time, but now i feel like I can smell paradise and sweet bliss, the same ecstacy i felt as a child when i felt unafraid and ready to explore life. I am finally free, im finally free to be who i am supposed to be. Thank you Jordan peterson, Robert bly, friends, family, loved ones, and you Minimum Effort Media.
Hello friend I appreciate a lot someone talking about the Heroine's Journey and I loved the way you explained it. However, with all due respect, I disagree with all the examples being male-centric narratives, mostly because the way I see it the Heroine's Journey is marked by a loss and disenfranchisement that comes from a flawed system that she must change and the type of disenfranchisement present for women is different than for men simply by their nature. As well, I somewhat disagree with Harry Potter and Thor since they do use violence and they do not have the same type of rejection a woman might have.... Anyways, thank you so much for talking about this
Hi Friend, I didn’t know we were so close. I do completely understand your reading that a Heroine is naturally wronged by an unjust patriarchal system. And I agree those are aspects of the OG goddess mythologies. I don’t agree that they set out to change the system, I’m not sure I can think of a goddess myth that accomplishes that. They most center on getting back what is there’s or are just continuing to be oppressed by the system. But remember, I’m exclusively talking about the narrative being gendered not the character. Every point I make about Harry Potter comes from Carriger’s book that is not my own example. You can reach out to her, she’s very responsive. Thor and Nemo are my own examples. Thor and Harry may use violence but they do not exclusively use violence and violence is means by which the obtain their boon. Now perhaps that introduces a sliding scale or “spectrum” of gendered narratives some leaning more masculine and some more feminine and there’s arguments for and against any narrative because they are all open to interpretation. But thank so much for this comment. I am over the moon to see someone engaging with something I created this thoughtfully. Perhaps there is a greater thesis to pull out of this conversation. I don’t quite see it yet but this is a start…. Of a wonderful friendship. 💙
I love this strategy.
Did a quiz... Apperantly I'm a battle mage with decent charisma with man but none with women...
Thank you so much for this. It wasn’t until my 30s that I realized how much the original trilogy shaped my belief systems. Thanks too for that commentary on Temple of Doom’s treatment of Hindu culture. I watched that with my 9 year old recently and I felt like I had to pause the film and do some explaining.
* Calls the character "Vincini" 😵 * Calls one of most famous characters in cinema, whose catch phrase literally contains his name, "Indigo"😑 Name of the channel checks out I guess. But seriously though, very interesting video
I think I miss pronounced the authors name multiple times too. But seriously I’m glade you enjoyed enough to watch until the end.
WOW :O this was such a great video. I had never heard of the heroine's journey before. Hoping this video blows up because it should!
I’m just you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Hello friend, I just discovered your channel and I loved this video. As you rightly say, there's a saturation of conversations about the hero's journey, and I believe there's a need for videos that review this monomyth. As someone who's also starting to upload videos about film and narrative, it's inspiring to see channels like yours. Subscribed :)
Thank you and great to hear you’re starting a channel it’s a great creative outlet.
I really liked the part where you spoke about conquering the warrior, I came into the corporate tech world after a somewhat storied career in the military. And I really struggled at first, my performance was great, but promotions seemed to pass me by, it wasn't until my boss at the time, and a dear friend all these decades later sat down and explained that my team is "Afraid of me" that I was able to sort of, re examine why, who I was and make some of the necessary changes to my demeanor, eventually leading to an accomplished career, and what I consider the most valuable part of it, the fact that many of my peers and people that reported to me still check in with me and ask me for advice.
That was really good , I enjoyed that
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This is such a beautiful informative video 💜🔥
Wow ❤
I watch your videos weekly, important for Society, thank you
What’s the original soundtracks that you used for this video please
It’s from Story Blocks, that’s who I buy my music from.
@@MinimumEffortMediaI meant the original upload of this video. Love coming back to it but the music you had was otherworldly
@jamescannon4186 oh, I have some of it listed in the description of the old video. It was free music on UA-cam but some of the copyrights got me demonetized. That’s why i re-edited these versions.
Here is a link to the original that is no longer listed on the channel:The Lover Archetype of Mature Masculinity [Video Essay] ua-cam.com/video/VMazIILw8tQ/v-deo.html
please don't stop this video series
I’ll try to keep going. It’s just not as popular as other things I like to make. There will be some new videos in 2 months.
Most excellent!
Great work!!! Loved this movie (only have seen the DC). Well worth 3 hours
Can you upload the original as well. I liked that one a lot. This one is good but the other one was like a movie