SELF-HELP SUCKS: The biggest trap that protagonists fall into
And it’s so fucking sneaky
You make your kale shake, you do your cold showers, you have a meditation practice, you’ve read the top ten best selling productivity books, and you have a daily exercise regime along with getting your 9 hours of sleep ...yet your life still isn’t going where you want it to.
Everything feels slow, you’ve got your habits in place so what the hell is wrong?
Taking massive Shonen ACTION
The protagonist has a clear heroes journey and a dragon that they must slay (or have a wish granted from!) Don’t get lost JUST doing peripherally successful habits, that’s a huge trap for potential heroes.
Instead, throw yourself into the eye of the storm and take action on your goals, then build habits that help you get there.
Defeat your dragons, be more shonen
You make your kale shake, you do your cold showers, you have a meditation practice, you’ve read the top ten best selling productivity books, and you have a daily exercise regime along with getting your 9 hours of sleep ...yet your life still isn’t going where you want it to.
Everything feels slow, you’ve got your habits in place so what the hell is wrong?
Taking massive Shonen ACTION
The protagonist has a clear heroes journey and a dragon that they must slay (or have a wish granted from!) Don’t get lost JUST doing peripherally successful habits, that’s a huge trap for potential heroes.
Instead, throw yourself into the eye of the storm and take action on your goals, then build habits that help you get there.
Defeat your dragons, be more shonen
Cosplay: Portgas D. Ace (One Piece)