Are you refusing the Call to Adventure?
We are diving into The Hero’s Journey in this series–and I shared with you last week a personal story about my new assistant Kenzie.
As a recap, it was a normal day in the yoga studio, when Kenzie and I started talking–and we both recognized The Call to Adventure. Kenzie was looking for a mentor in filmmaking, and I knew I needed help getting out of the day to day tasks required to run this business, so I could help more clients tell stories that matter to their customers.
We both said YES to this adventure. But did it really happen “that” fast? There was a moment, at least in my own mind, where I considered if I would Refuse the Call.
Are you Refusing the Call to Adventure?
We will be looking more closely at this step in The Hero’s Journey today.
Remember, every single customer buys relatability and story– and The Hero’s Journey helps you reach the heart and soul of what your customers think and feel when making a decision to work with you.
What might have happened if I did not accept the quest to team up with Kenzie? Many factors often keep us from Refusing the Call of Adventure. Let me help you understand this step in The Hero’s Journey by sharing some personal thoughts.
Did I have what it takes to mentor Kenzie?
How much time would getting a successful partnership set up take initially, when I was already strapped for time?
What if bringing Kenzie into the business actually worked, but then I had to face new uncertainties - like how to lead a team or how to juggle a bigger client case load?
I was at a pivotal moment in my own journey. I knew that if I didn’t get the right help for this business, I couldn’t serve more clients. I also knew that mentoring was important to me and my values–but did I have what it takes to be a great mentor?
Can you relate to a time when you were at a pivotal moment in your own business or life - - and had fears and uncertainties ping-ponging around in your mind?
The Hero almost always refuses the call of adventure, eventually reaching the point where they must take action. Instead they let fear, resistance, and avoidance “win”--and we are creatures of comfort. Growth is often uncomfortable.
Maybe you have also felt this way about partnering with me to tell your brand story with video? Have you had any of these thoughts?
Partnering with Eric is too risky of an investment.
I don’t have a brand story.
How will I look in a brand video? What would I even say?
What will others think when they watch my story? Will they believe me?
Will Eric tell my story in a way that is authentic to me–and relates to my future clients?
If you are in this place –you are normal! You are the Hero, considering The Call to Adventure to work with me, your guide.
Will you answer the call–so you can reach more clients? Or will you Refuse the Call–because of fear, resistance or avoidance?
Many of us stay stuck in a painful cycle that keeps looping us time and time again into more pain everytime we pass through the cycle. In other words, we Refuse The Call To Adventure, and stay right where we are–until we SAY YES to Answering The Call.
Is it time to say YES to an innovative approach to reach more of your clients with a documentary-style brand story that reaches your ideal clients/customers?
with care,
Eric LaCour | FILMMAKER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
