The Path of Heroes: Academy is a course to learn and apply lessons from the world of gaming to improve metacognition (thinking about how you think), build self-esteem, overcome social anxiety, achieve goals, grow as a person and much more.

It incorporates concepts from Jungian psychology, Myers-Briggs personality type model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, parts work, hypnosis, life coaching, Edward DeBono's Six Thinking Hats, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), active imagination, story-frameworks, and role-playing game mechanics and mindsets.

The Path of Heroes: Academy course is structured to take you through Jungian cognitive functions and character creation over the course of eight weeks.

Each module is dedicated to the personified version of one of the eight cognitive functions: Introverted Thinking (Analyzing Adept), Extraverted Thinking (Strategizing Commander), Introverted Intuition (Visioning Mystic), Extraverted Intuition (Innovating Explorer), Introverted Feeling (Resonating Soul), Extraverted Feeling (Unifying Envoy), Introverted Sensing (Stabilizing Guardian), and Extraverted Sensing (Engaging Adventurer).

Within each module, you will receive an overview of the cognitive function, real-life missions to improve the character, activation techniques, and an affirmation track. This structure will enable you to gain a comprehensive understanding of your cognitive functions and how they shape your personality.

PoHA uses the Jungian cognitive functions which are the basis for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality typing system. This is a widely used personality assessment tool that categorizes individuals into one of 16 personality types based on their preferences for taking in information and making decisions.

You should plan to dedicate 1-2 hours per week to the course. The core of the course can be expected to take about 8 weeks. However, content is being added weekly and the latter modules I plan to create will cover different protocols and techniques to improve your life.

Yes, you will have access to me (the course creator), who can answer your questions and help you throughout the course. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with other students in the community, which can be a great way to learn and grow together.

The goal is to help all people learn how to be better at life by using what they already know about themselves through gaming, analogies, and geek culture and mindsets. If you're open-minded, willing to learn some new mindsets, and enjoy stories then you should be fine.

The cost of the Path of Heroes: Academy course is currently $150, which is a one-time payment for lifetime access to the course materials.

*I have no intentions of stopping or shutting down the course

There are no prerequisites for taking this course. All you need is an open mind and the willingness to work on yourself. You don't even have to know your personality type or believe in personality type to benefit from the course.

The Path of Heroes: Academy course will help you develop better problem-solving skills through deeper self-understanding and the creation of a roster of inner characters that can help you generate new approaches to problem-solving. This skill set can be applied in both personal and professional settings, whether you're dealing with a challenging situation at work, a personal goal, or trying to navigate a difficult relationship.

If you've done the activities and still feel like you didn't get any benefit, just login to your account and ask for a refund - or send me an email and I'll do it for you.

No worries! The superhero genre is just a shared starting point and perspective. Some missions (quests) in the RPG activities may require some extra creativity on your part though. Some students have made characters that are not fantastical, and the benefit of going through the course does not change.

At the moment, there is no certification or credentialing associated with completing the course. However, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that can help you in various aspects of your life.

While structures may seem restrictive, they often provide the necessary foundation for creativity. American artist Helen Frankenthaler once said, "There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about."

Regardless of the structure, introspection is essentially personal and unique. American philosopher and psychologist John Dewey once stated, "Growth, development, and maturity all demand that we continuously convert what was once implicit into explicit awareness."

A personality system doesn't confine innovation; instead, it enlightens us about unique innate strengths, leading to potentially enhanced innovative approaches.

Embedding introspection into the process of self-development and progress often yields tangible improvements. It's in line with what Peter Drucker, hailed as the father of modern management thinking, advocates: "Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action."

Willpower and understanding personality types are both components in the arena of personal growth. They assist each other rather than replacing one another.

Assistance in this context can be compared to a mirror, providing a perspective that we might have overlooked or are not aware of.

It may not fully encompass all complex emotional responses, but a personality assessment like Myers-Briggs provides a frame of reference that aides in better understanding and communicating these emotions.

As with many other things, balance is key. Over-analysis can lead to indecisiveness, but proper introspection usually helps refine decision-making skills by providing deeper insight into personal tendencies and patterns.

Understanding your personality type should serve to enhance, not limit, your sense of self and freedom. As Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist who greatly influenced the creation of the MBTI, once said, "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." Your personality type doesn't confine you, instead, it shows you the box you're already in and recommends paths that may better fit your natural inclinations.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, at its core, provides insights into how we perceive the world and make decisions. Understanding these patterns can significantly enhance our business acumen and skills. As Peter Drucker puts it, "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." Recognizing our natural decision-making tendencies can lead to more confident and effective business strategies.

Introspection, when approached correctly, can enhance your zest for life. As Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living." By understanding yourself better, you can pursue a more fulfilling and authentic path in life.

Absolutely. The goal is not to fit you into a box, but to provide a framework that can help you understand your dynamic nature more thoroughly. In the words of Carl Jung, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Personal introspection can actually enhance your ability to serve by helping you understand how you best connect with, support, and lead others.

Dedication and hard work are vital, but understanding oneself can streamline those efforts. As Steve Jobs said, "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do."