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GOING ON YOUR OWN
HOLLYWOOD HERO’S JOURNEY
IN 12 STEPS
Blockbuster films such as The Wizard of Oz, James Bond, Star Wars, The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings and Superman are all huge international successes for one reason: they follow an amazing concept known as the ‘hero’s journey’. It’s why they resonate with us – because deep down we know it’s the journey we all need to go on to realise our true selves and be the best we can be… WORDS DAVID HURST
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144 / FEBRUARY 2022 ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE
