Field Notes

Dispatches from
the hero’s journey.

Essays on the eight archetypes, the shadows that trip them up, and the patterns that shape how we lead, love, and grow. Read before the quiz, or after.

Field Note No. 01 · Latest

The 8 Hero Archetypes Explained: A Complete Guide

The 8 hero archetypes from Joseph Campbell’s monomyth - Reluctant Hero, Determined Warrior, Wise Mentor, and five more. A complete guide to what each type reveals about you.

April 24, 20269 min read

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Field Note No. 02

How to Find Your Hero Archetype

Two ways to find your hero archetype: a 24-question quiz that takes four minutes, and a self-reflection method you can do with a pen and fifteen honest minutes.

April 22, 20267 min

Field Note No. 03

The Dark Side of Every Hero Archetype

Every hero archetype has a shadow - the strength pressed too hard, the instinct played at the wrong moment. Here’s how each of the 8 goes wrong, and what it costs.

April 20, 20268 min

Field Note No. 04

Which Hero Archetype Makes the Best Leader?

A clear-eyed look at all 8 hero archetypes as leaders - what each one does well, where they break, and why the “best leader” question has a better answer than you’d expect.

April 18, 20269 min

Dispatches from the hero’s journey.

The 8 Hero Archetypes Explained: A Complete Guide

How to Find Your Hero Archetype

The Dark Side of Every Hero Archetype

Which Hero Archetype Makes the Best Leader?

Dispatches from
the hero’s journey.