
PsychologyOctober 30, 2023
To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero
From Gilgamesh to Star Wars, the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences
Mike Christian is Bell Distinguished Scholar and a professor of organizational behavior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He studies human energy and engagement at work.

To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero
From Gilgamesh to Star Wars, the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences