Byrne Rhonda - Hero (The Secret)

After taking the final step on the Hero’s Journey, you become a whole, holy human being – a true hero. Your mind and consciousness that became limited when you undertook the journey on planet Earth have undergone a transformation; where before the circumstances of life seemed to have no rhyme or reason, you can now clearly see that life works in precise and understandable ways. Through your compassion for other people, your mind becomes united with the Universe, who is for all people. As your compassion deepens, confusion, suffering, and fear begin to disappear, and in their place comes an intelligence and knowing that is far beyond the knowledge acquired from reading books and getting degrees. You remember all that you are, you see we are all one family on earth, and you are filled with complete peace and an absolute joy for life. This is your story, and this is your destiny.

I know the potential you have within you. I know the heroic virtues and powers you have within you. This is your story, but only you can live it. This is your Hero’s Journey, but only you can take it. You now have the map and the compass, and you have all of us with you, every step of the way.

PETER FOYO

You can have a happier, more fulfilling existence. It’s all within you to break out; irrespective of where you are or the circumstances you’re in.

LAYNE BEACHLEY

I believe in you, but that amounts to nothing unless you believe in yourself. Believe in yourself, and do everything you can to achieve what you ultimately want in life.

PETE CARROLL

Every person has the power. So often we allow the power to go to people around us who have opinions, or we look at where we come from or what our background is, and we don’t give ourselves enough credit that we do have the power to create what we want to. That is the most important message that I could convey to anybody.

G. M. RAO

Believe in your dreams and never let go. Be persistent, keep believing, and it will be realized. Every journey starts with a dream, and your full faith and belief in your dream will pave the way.

JOHN PAUL DEJORIA

The big difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is the successful ones don’t expect anything. Go out there and do it yourself. If you don’t succeed, keep on trying until you do. Everyone has that power – you have that power.

LIZ MURRAY

In the end, what we make of this life all comes down to interpretation. It’s the story we tell ourselves about who we are and why we’re here that determines the quality of our experience. The good news is, you can change that story any time, for you are and always will be the sole author of your life.

PETER FOYO

What can I do, how loud can I yell, for everyone to hear me that you are a hero? Every single human being is a hero. You can be a hero in your own world.

With every step you take, with everything you seek to accomplish in your life, with every dream you want to fulfill, you are seeking eternal happiness. And you will continue to seek that eternal happiness, up every hill and down every dale, until eventually, at the end of the Hero’s Journey, you will discover that the eternal happiness you’ve been looking for is in the discovery of who you really are.

This is the completion of the Hero’s Journey for every one of us here on planet Earth. Only you can take the greatest journey of discovery. Only you can discover the truth about who you really are; only you can discover the hero within you. Until that time, every day of your life, throughout the eons, the hero within you will continue to call.

Featured in Hero

Through revenue received from this book, The Secret Company is honored to contribute to the following foundations and charities of Hero ’s contributors.

Michael Acton Smith

www.mindcandy.com

Michael Acton Smith is the CEO and creative director of Mind Candy, the kids’ entertainment company behind the global phenomenon, Moshi Monsters. Moshi Monsters is an online game and virtual world, but also includes toys, trading cards, magazines, a book, and a movie. Michael continues to lead Mind Candy with his vision of building the greatest Entertainment Company for the digital generation.

The Moshi Foundation

www.themoshifoundation.com

Michael established The Moshi Foundationas a grant-giving organization to assist children and young people throughout the world. To date, grants have been provided to support advances in education, health and welfare, to overcome financial hardship, and to assist in therapy and education for children with special needs and disabilities.

Layne Beachley

www.laynebeachley.com

Layne Beachley is the most successful competitive female surfer in history, and winner of a record seven world titles. She is currently vice president of the International Surfing Association, and sits on the board of Surfing Australia and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Layne continues to surf every day, occasionally competes in master’s events, and is a motivational speaker.

Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation

www.aimforthestars.com.au

Layne established the Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundationwith the goal to provide financial support and encouragement to young women and girls to help them realize their dreams. The program is open to dedicated females throughout Australia in the fields of sports, academia, or community and cultural pursuits. Layne’s aim is to help these young women and girls in their quest to achieve greatness.

Peter Burwash

www.peterburwash.com

Peter Burwash is a former professional tennis player and one of the most revered tennis coaches of all time. Peter is founder and president of the world’s largest tennis management company, Peter Burwash International, providing top-level tennis coaching and individual programs in thirty-two countries around the world. Peter is also a bestselling author and in-demand motivational speaker.

Care For Vrindavan

www.fflvrindavan.org

As a result of his international travels, Peter has come to support the Care For Vrindavanorganization, a US-based charity that raises funds on behalf of the impoverished Vrindavan region of India. Local communities are provided with basic necessities, enabling them to build self-reliance for the future. Specifically, this charity funds the education of thousands of otherwise neglected Indian girls, so that they may reach their full potential.

Pete Carroll

www.petecarroll.com

Pete Carroll is an American football coach and winner of two national championships, along with multiple conference and divisional titles. Pete is currently head coach and executive vice president of the Seattle Seahawks, where he was recently awarded NFC Coach of the Year.

A Better LA and A Better Seattle

www.abetterla.org

www.abetterseattle.com

Pete is renowned for his philanthropic work, particularly for his efforts to reduce gang and youth violence in Los Angeles and Seattle. Pete established A Better LAand A Better Seattle, which aim to empower individuals to create safer and stronger communities. These organizations partner with community-based organizations to provide families and youth with the tools, mentorship, and support to help them thrive.

John Paul DeJoria

www.paulmitchell.com

John Paul DeJoria is a businessman who cofounded John Paul Mitchell Systems, creator of hair care products and beauty schools. John Paul is the company CEO, and has achieved annual turnover in excess of $1 billion. In 1989, he cofounded and now owns the majority of the Patrón Spirits Company. John Paul is also passionate about environmental issues, international diplomacy, and philanthropy.