Vanessa Van Edwards

Be the Real Life Hero of Your Own Story with Don Miller

Vanessa Van Edwards

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Are you an everyday hero? Real life heroes live to tell great stories. They have powerful narratives that help themselves and others thrive. Learn from the amazing Don Miller @DonaldMillerWebsite on how to be the hero of your own life. He is the author of the incredible book "Hero on a Mission" Check Don Miller's new book "Hero on a Mission": https://www.amazon.com/Hero-Mission-Path-Meaningful-Life/dp/1400226945/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PJU9T67KL0YY&keywords=hero+on+a+mission&qid=1649456491&sprefix=hero+on+a+mission%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1In this video:0:00 Intro2:33 Don Miller's life's movie title4:06 4 characters in each story7:20 Hero & Guide Vs. Villain & Victim8:19 What is a narrative void?11:38 Meaning in motion14:26 Everyone is allowed to have interesting lives16:52 Writing your own eulogy20:16 Last thoughts******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/).My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/******PS - Join the conversation on social!☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/#hero #villain #everydayhero #heroonamission #donaldmiller #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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