- Focused Fool
- Posts
- What Is a Hero's Journey? (And How the Heck Do You Go on One?)
What Is a Hero's Journey? (And How the Heck Do You Go on One?)
Why Most Men Wait for Rock Bottom and How to Choose the Journey Before It Chooses You
Focused Content
Hey Brother,
Today in The Focused Fool…
Focused Purpose
What if the hero’s journey isn’t just for legends and movie characters, but for ordinary men ready to grow?
This one’s about answering the call, facing your dragons, and choosing to become the man your story needs.
Focused Partners
As promised: your Momentous discount code is here.
Use GeoffGriffin at checkout for
35% off first subscriptions, 10% off renewals, or 14% off one-time orders.
Clean, research-backed supplements I use daily.
Focused Action
This month’s theme: Consistency in Habits
We’re laying the foundation for the man you’re becoming—one small, repeatable action at a time.
Focused Wonder
Spark connection with this question tonight:
"If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would it be and why?"
Focused Motion
David Ross wasn’t the best player on the team.
But in the end, they carried him off the field.
This clip reveals what changed and why it had nothing to do with talent.
Let’s Go.
You’re not just raising kids. You’re building the future.
Focused Purpose

You’ve spent years handling responsibilities like a hero…
just without the sword, the soundtrack, or anyone calling you brave.
But what if life is still quietly calling you to more?
This isn’t about finding yourself.
It’s about forging yourself.
One choice at a time.
One dragon at a time.
One ordinary man, deciding he’s done waiting.
Focused Partners
As Promised: Here’s Your Momentous Discount Code
If you’ve been thinking about dialing in your supplement game, here’s the best deal they offer—because strong, clear-headed dads deserve elite support too.
Use code GeoffGriffin at checkout to get:
35% off your first subscription
10% off all future recurring subscription orders
Or 14% off a one-time purchase
These are the same clean, research-backed products I use every day.
No fluff. Just fuel.
Focused Action
Every month, The Focused Fool brings you a series of Focused Actions—practical, bite-sized steps designed to help you grow as a father, husband, and man. Each theme is broken down into 12 structured actions (3 per week for 4 weeks) that build on each other, helping you grow with clarity and purpose—one small win at a time.
These aren’t lofty goals or guilt trips. They’re simple, achievable habits designed to make you more consistent, more grounded, and more present.
This month’s theme: Consistency in Habits
Building reliable, repeatable habits that support who you want to become—even when life gets loud.
We’ll start by spotting what’s getting in the way, then build out the tools, reflection, and rhythm needed to make progress automatic. Whether you follow all 12 or just a few, each action is a brick in the foundation of your future self.
✅ Week 1 – Awareness: Spot the Pattern
Before you can build consistent habits, you have to understand why past ones didn’t stick.
This week is about slowing down, taking inventory, and spotting the invisible patterns that keep pulling you off course.
Are your goals too big? Your cues unclear? Your motivation external?
We’re not judging—we’re observing. This is the groundwork.
Map the Cue
Action: Pay attention to what happens right before you do—or forget—your habit.
Prompt: What’s the cue, and can you design a better one?
Focused Wonder
Focused questions designed to spark meaningful dialogue—whether at the dinner table, during a car ride, or at bedtime. Use these questions to build trust, curiosity, and laughter in your relationships.
If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would it be and why?
Focused Motion
Curated videos to help make you think, to motivate, or to just laugh.
What did you think of today's newsletter?Your feedback helps us create the best newsletter possible. |