“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ~Joseph Campbell
Everybody Dies, But Not Everybody Lives
Let’s call it what it is:
Real, gut-level, heart-thumping fear.
The kind of fear that shows up right before you leap.
Or, begin the difficult conversation.
Or, commit to chasing your dream goal.
What if fear isn’t the villain?
What if it’s an invitation?
Welcome to the cave.
And, The Hero’s Journey (See EVERYTHING)
Joseph Campbell, the master mythologist, mapped it all out.
The Hero’s Journey is the underlying story behind every great story.
Luke Skywalker hears the call.
Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole.
Dorothy’s world is swept into color.
And you? You KNOW the calling… and, you’re standing at the entrance of the cave.
This is the call to adventure. The choice to enter the unknown.
And just like in the myths, you have a choice:
Or step into the unknown, where it’s SKEH-WEE —and transformational.
Funny how it works.
The fear is the test. It’s the guard at the gate. It is the dragon.
Behind it? Growth. Gold. Treasure.
And, your STORY.
What’s worse than fear?
In each epic journey, the HERO is broken, dissolved, and reforged.
It’s the crucible that tests one’s mettle.
The cave isn’t just a place—it’s a process.
You enter as one version of yourself… and emerge changed.
It’s not a metaphor. It’s the price of admission.
Growth demands sacrifice. Comfort has never birthed greatness.
So once again, let’s be clear: Pressure is not the enemy of success, regardless of what the experts say.
The Clock = Mortality
Everything in the physical world dies in time.
Even the best heroes run out of pages.
Jim Rohn said it best:
YOU and the HERO’S JOURNEY
Here’s the kicker:
This isn’t mythology.
Every day, you're either stepping into your story...
Or allowing it to slip away.
The time will never be right.
And it’s always the right time to take the first step.
You don’t need more time.
» Don’t Die with Your Music Still In You.
Keep on trackin’ ✅
~mg
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https://habits2goals.substack.com/p/skeh-wee-to
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GOOD HABITS HAPPEN WHEN PLANNED;BAD HABITS HAPPEN ON THEIR OWN.
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*Awarded: “Finalist: Self-help, Motivation”* International Book Awards: EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY.
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Everybody Dies, But Not Everybody Lives
Let’s call it what it is:
Fear.
Real, gut-level, heart-thumping fear.
The kind of fear that shows up right before you leap.
Or, begin the difficult conversation.
Or, commit to chasing your dream goal.
What if fear isn’t the villain?
What if it’s an invitation?
Welcome to the cave.
And, The Hero’s Journey (See EVERYTHING)
The Cave
Joseph Campbell, the master mythologist, mapped it all out.
The Hero’s Journey is the underlying story behind every great story.
Luke Skywalker hears the call.
Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole.
Dorothy’s world is swept into color.
And you? You KNOW the calling… and, you’re standing at the entrance of the cave.
And just like in the myths, you have a choice:
Remain in the known world, where it’s safe and stagnant.
Or step into the unknown, where it’s SKEH-WEE —and transformational.
Funny how it works.
The fear is the test. It’s the guard at the gate. It is the dragon.
Behind it? Growth. Gold. Treasure.
And, your STORY.
What’s worse than fear?
Regret.
The Crucible is the Test
In each epic journey, the HERO is broken, dissolved, and reforged.
It’s the crucible that tests one’s mettle.
The cave isn’t just a place—it’s a process.
You enter as one version of yourself… and emerge changed.
It’s not a metaphor. It’s the price of admission.
Growth demands sacrifice. Comfort has never birthed greatness.
So once again, let’s be clear: Pressure is not the enemy of success, regardless of what the experts say.
The Cave: The only way out is IN.
The Clock = Mortality
Everything in the physical world dies in time.
Even the best heroes run out of pages.
Jim Rohn said it best:
“Nobody gets out alive.”
YOU and the HERO’S JOURNEY
Here’s the kicker:
This isn’t mythology.
It’s your Thursday.
Every day, you're either stepping into your story...
Or allowing it to slip away.
The time will never be right.
And it’s always the right time to take the first step.
You don’t need more time.
» Don’t Die with Your Music Still In You.
Keep on trackin’ ✅
~mg
To listen to this episode:
https://habits2goals.substack.com/p/skeh-wee-to
Chances are, you know someone who needs a little H2G!
Share
Thanks for reading. 🙏🏼 Ready to level up? Click here to upgrade.
GOOD HABITS HAPPEN WHEN PLANNED;
BAD HABITS HAPPEN ON THEIR OWN.
🙌 That’s right! You can get The Habit Factor® FREE with your audible trial! https://audibletrial.com/habits2goals
New listeners, grab your free habits 2 goals tracking template here: https://thehabitfactor.com/templates
Podcast → Subscribe iTunes, Android
*Awarded: “Finalist: Self-help, Motivation”* International Book Awards: EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY.