Books : The Superman Syndrome--The Magic of Myth in The Pursuit of Power: The Positive Mental Moxie of Myth for Personal Growth
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 300
EAN: 9780595346974
ISBN: 0595346979
Label: iUniverse, Inc.
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 246
Publication Date: May 04, 2005
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Release Date: May 04, 2005
Sales Rank: 773875
Studio: iUniverse, Inc.
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Product Description:
The Positive Mental Moxie of Myth for Personal Growth
Joseph Campbell defined a myth as “a life-shaping image, a metaphor that creates a hero out of those who heed it.” Author Dr. Gene Landrum takes Campbell’s definition one step further by offering a variety of motivational techniques that will propel you to heroic success.
Dr. Landrum describes the “superman syndrome” as a series of common behaviors that permit an otherwise average person to rise above the norm. He points out that some of the world’s most renowned visionaries—Catherine the Great, Walt Disney, and Ian Fleming—did not conform to tradition because they modeled their behavior on heroic ideals and mythical mentors.
Learn how to transform your life from ordinary to extraordinary by focusing on several key ideas:
Chasing money is entropic and the path to the poorhouse Happiness is a side effect of being—never trying Romance only comes to those not trying to find romance Anxiety is a by-product of unrealistic expectations Breakdown leads to breakthrough Being stupid is the pathway to being smart
Do you have the Superman Syndrome? Test yourself to find out!
Average Rating: 
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I was really disappointed in this work after reading the positive reviews and making a decision to purchase this based upon the reviews. While I appreciate his premise and real life examples, there is nothing substantive in this book that could not have been encapsulated in two words; "dream big!" About half way through the book, I put it down.
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If you are already a fan of Dr. Landrum's work, stop reading this review and just click the "Buy Now" button. It's that good. If you're not familiar with his work, you soon will be. Landrum is, hands-down, *the* authority on what truly sets powerful people apart from the mediocre masses.
Do you think extremely successful people lead more balanced lives than the rest of us? Think they're better educated? Think they're more "realistic" thinkers? Do you think they're better long-term ... Read More
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