![]() And this is usually how it comes up when I’m coaching clients and we’re working with people is this is the moment where you might want to pull the ripcord on your parachute. This is the middle, this is that middle point where the big breath, the big inhalation before you plunge in to the big thing that you know needs to be done in order for you to reinvent yourself and become the future self, the future version that you want to be.Īnd this is no small thing! And it’s really an opportunity for you. ![]() It’s this big moment to take a breath and take stock of everything that’s happened to you up to this point because at this point in the Hero’s Journey, in the reinvention of yourself. If you were thinking about this as a metaphor, it might be like the knight approaching the cave where they know where the dragon is or if it was Lord of the Rings, it’s when Bilbo Baggins is approaching the cave of Smaug and is about to go inside and find the dragon. And it’s called the approach to the inmost cave, or the approach to the cave. And this next phase can sometimes get glossed over or rolled into that phase, but it’s actually its own thing. This is number 6 in our Hero’s Journey series that we’re going through-last week was tests, enemies, and allies and we learned all about some of the things to expect when you’re going through any sort of a large sea change in your life, especially if you’re going on a purposeful adventure and you want to reinvent yourself, in big or in small ways. Find out how to enter my epic podcast giveaway here!.Take time at this point to “inhale” and reflect on how all the work you’ve done has changed you.This step will likely involve feelings of anger, scapegoating, or even guilt–don’t be dissuaded by this.This stage is about your internal work and the things you don’t want to look at because they were scariest to address.Click here to learn more about the contest and how to enter. I’ll be awarding this to three lucky listeners who follow, rate, and review the show. This is the very same kit that we provide to students enrolled in our storied teams course and that is used by our storied clients like Microsoft and SAP. To celebrate the launch of the show, I’m giving away an amazing “on camera” kit, including a high-quality webcam, lighting set up, and a microphone. As some of your threshold fears resurface, tempting you to pull the ripcord, use the powerful tool of reflection to fuel your step into the cave and bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to be. This is no small thing, and it’s really an opportunity for you. We’ll look at the feelings and thoughts you may have in the mouth of this cave, ready to face the ugly truth behind your inner dragons. Today, I’m going to talk about what to expect when you’re going through a large life change or reinventing yourself. But it is critical to your personal transformation. The Approach to the Inmost Cave is a step that often gets overlooked or absorbed into another part of the Hero’s Journey. If you were a knight, you’d be approaching the dragon’s lair right about now.
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