The Hero's Journey as Joseph Campbell defined it describes stories of valiance and overcoming adversity. Before Campbell, there wasn't one template for all the stories contained within this narrative. From Achilles in Homer's Iliad to Harry Potter in JK Rowling's books, stories of the hero's journey have captivated audiences for thousands of years. In this blog post, I hope to explore the reasons those 17 steps are so fascinating. In the ordinary world, the hero doesn't know they're a hero yet. In most stories, even those with supernatural elements, the hero is just an "average Joe" before the crossing of the threshold. This changes, however, when they are called to action. The hero's call to action and initiation may be the most important step in the hero's journey. Even though by the end they have completed their journey and achieved godliness, I argue that the initial crossing of the threshold is the most vital step. The change in minds...