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Hero on a Mission

The Path to a Meaningful Life
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Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller is a self-help guide that explores how to live a meaningful life by adopting the narrative framework of a story. The book encourages readers to identify their roles as either a hero, villain, victim, or guide, and how each impacts their life's journey. Miller provides actionable steps for transforming one's life story into one of purpose and contribution.
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If you're looking to transform your life into a meaningful and engaging narrative, this book may appeal to you. It offers practical strategies to cast yourself as the hero in your own story, providing insights on how to navigate life's challenges and create a fulfilling personal journey.

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Hero on a Mission

There are four roles we play in life---Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide. New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller teaches us how to recognize when we are playing the Victim or the Villain and how to shift to become the Hero or the Guide.

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New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller shares the plan that led him to turn his life around. This actionable guide will teach you how to do the same through journaling prompts and goal-planning exercises.

There are four characters in every story: The victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we’re doomed to fail. If we play the villain, we will not create genuine bonds. But if we play the hero or guide, our lives will flourish. The hard part is being self-aware enough to know which character we are playing.

In this book, bestselling author Donald Miller uses his own experiences to help you recognise if the character you are currently surfacing is helping you experience a life of meaning. He breaks down the transformational, yet practical, plan that took him from slowly giving up to rapidly gaining a new perspective of his own life’s beauty and meaning, igniting his motivation, passion, and productivity, so you can do the same.

In Hero on a Mission, Donald’s lessons will teach you how to:

  • Discover when you are playing the victim and villain.
  • Create a simple life plan that will bring clarity and meaning to your goals ahead.
  • Take control of your life by choosing to be the hero in your story.
  • Cultivate a sense of creativity about what your life can be.
  • Move beyond just being productive to experiencing a deep sense of meaning.

Donald will help you identify the many chances you have of being the hero in your life, and the times when you are falling into the trap of becoming the victim.

Hero on a Mission will guide you in developing a unique plan that will speak to the challenges you currently face so you can find the fulfilment you have been searching for in your life and work.

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Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller has been well-received for presenting a practical framework for living a meaningful life. Reviewers praise the book for its engaging storytelling and actionable insights, which guide readers to play an empowering role in their personal narratives. The book is noted for being inspiring and relatable, offering tools to transform one's life into a purposeful and fulfilling journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400232048

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Leadership

Edition: ITPE Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Donald Miller has helped more than 3,000 businesses clarify their marketing messages so their companies grow. He's the CEO of StoryBrand, the cohost of the Building a StoryBrand Podcast, and the author of several books, including the bestsellers Blue Like Jazz and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Betsy, and their dogs, Lucy and June Carter.

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