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Casual Articles - Story Structure: Empire Strikes Back (1980) Deconstructed
Why does one real estate investor go on to become a millionaire and another stay broke and in debt? Why does one investor always have the money to do the deals and another seemingly always treads on water? Why does one steadily move on up while another just moves on, or worse - just quits?Without a doubt, some investors have tapped into the best-kept secret that will help you acquire the unlimited success and wealth you’ve always deserved. It’s the secret that helped Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, and Ross Perot build their real estate empires.What is this secret?Your wealth is limited only by your ability to borrow money. Yes - your ability to get into debt determines your ability to achieve wealth.But debt is a complex concept. Not all of it is good -- a fact a surprising number of people fail to realize until they're in the hole -- and yet not all debt is bad. When used intelligently, the right type of debt can be of tremendous assistance in building your wealth.The smart investors know the difference between good debt (investment
• Foreboding of the Trial [“don't say things like that, of course we'll see aster Luke again'].
• Middle Cave Trial [the situation worsens for Luke].
• Foreboding of the Trial [the shield doors must be closed; Leia et al extremely pessimistic].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid [Obi Wan tells Luke to seek Yoda].
• Inner Cave [Han finds Luke; opens up the belly of the Ton Ton]. Time Pressure [“haven't got much time…”].
• Celebration of passing the First Threshold Trials [Han and Luke rescued].
• Developing character
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The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon – understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.
The Hero's Journey:
· Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.
· Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.
· Interpreted metaphorically, laterally and symbolically, allows an infinite number of varied stories to be created.
The Hero's Journey is also a study of repeating patterns in successful stories and screenplays. It is compelling that screenwriters have a higher probability of producing quality work when they mirror the recurring patterns found in successful screenplays.
Hero's Journey: Empire Strikes Back deconstructed
• FADE IN: Context; the famous text based roll on screen.
• Introduce Antagonist [probes launched from the Imperial destroyer].
• Introduce Hero [Luke riding across the snow; wants to check out the probe].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke attacked by the Ice Monster].
• Hero's Ordinary World: the Rebel outpost.
• Developing characters and relationships of Allies [Han Solo with Chewy].
• Foreshadow of the Journey [Han tells the General he ahs to leave].
• Developing the Romantic Challenge [Han Solo with Leia].
• Developing characters and relationships of Allies [R2 and C3PO].
• Foreshadow of the push to the First Threshold [n one knows where Luke is].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“between you and me, I think commander Luke is in considerable danger”].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke hasn't come back, Han will have to go after him].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“Sir, the temperature is dropping too rapidly; your Ton Ton will freeze before you before you reached the first markers…].
• Capabilities of the Hero / First Threshold Outer Cave Trial [Luke escapes the Ice Monster through use of the force and the Light Sabre].
• Foreboding of the Trial [“don't say things like that, of course we'll see aster Luke again'].
• Middle Cave Trial [the situation worsens for Luke].
• Foreboding of the Trial [the shield doors must be closed; Leia et al extremely pessimistic].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid [Obi Wan tells Luke to seek Yoda].
• Inner Cave [Han finds Luke; opens up the belly of the Ton Ton]. Time Pressure [“haven't got much time…”].
• Celebration of passing the First Threshold Trials [Han and Luke rescued].
• Developing characters
One of the most frightening challenges many people have is to pick up the telephone and speak to a decision maker they don’t know, and make an appointment.And when you think about it, you are calling a decision maker, who is generally a very busy person, with numerous, weighty responsibilities, and asking them to spend some time listening to you. It’s asking a lot when you look at it that way…So, the question is, why should they agree to see you or I? In answering that, it’s useful to ask ourselves a question: If a total stranger were to call and ask to set a time to see you, what would it take for you to agree? I’m willing to wager, they would need to get your attention and tell you how meeting with them was going to show you a way to either ‘avoid pain’ or ‘gain pleasure’ through your product or service – and tell them confidently and quickly!Examples of this may include how they could avoid loss (of money), gain time/money. Or avoid losing customers to competition. Increase their customer base. Prevent loss of market share. Increase market sh
The Hero's Journey is also a study of repeating patterns in successful stories and screenplays. It is compelling that screenwriters have a higher probability of producing quality work when they mirror the recurring patterns found in successful screenplays.
Hero's Journey: Empire Strikes Back deconstructed
• FADE IN: Context; the famous text based roll on screen.
• Introduce Antagonist [probes launched from the Imperial destroyer].
• Introduce Hero [Luke riding across the snow; wants to check out the probe].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke attacked by the Ice Monster].
• Hero's Ordinary World: the Rebel outpost.
• Developing characters and relationships of Allies [Han Solo with Chewy].
• Foreshadow of the Journey [Han tells the General he ahs to leave].
• Developing the Romantic Challenge [Han Solo with Leia].
• Developing characters and relationships of Allies [R2 and C3PO].
• Foreshadow of the push to the First Threshold [n one knows where Luke is].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“between you and me, I think commander Luke is in considerable danger”].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke hasn't come back, Han will have to go after him].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“Sir, the temperature is dropping too rapidly; your Ton Ton will freeze before you before you reached the first markers…].
• Capabilities of the Hero / First Threshold Outer Cave Trial [Luke escapes the Ice Monster through use of the force and the Light Sabre].
• Foreboding of the Trial [“don't say things like that, of course we'll see aster Luke again'].
• Middle Cave Trial [the situation worsens for Luke].
• Foreboding of the Trial [the shield doors must be closed; Leia et al extremely pessimistic].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid [Obi Wan tells Luke to seek Yoda].
• Inner Cave [Han finds Luke; opens up the belly of the Ton Ton]. Time Pressure [“haven't got much time…”].
• Celebration of passing the First Threshold Trials [Han and Luke rescued].
• Developing character
Last week I pointed out how John Kerry was successfully using direct-response marketing to generate qualified leads, to pick up supporters for his campaign.As I promised, today I'm going to reveal another lead-generation selling formula, you can make a fistul of dollars with.It's a lot of fun to use, but it's often over-looked.Want to know what it is?O.K., I'll tell you. It's...Sweepstakes!And here's how you can start using sweepstakes as a lead generation tool, to build your list of prospects:Let's say you own a retail furniture store. Here's what you do:You run a display ad (or even better yet, you use several press releases) that says you're going to be giving away a brand new set of living-room furniture valued at $10,000 Dollars, delivered to the person who comes into your store... registers for the contest... and comes closest to guessing how many square feet your entire furniture showroom display area is.The person who guesses closest, gets the furniture delivered straight to the front door of their h
• Introduce Hero [Luke riding across the snow; wants to check out the probe].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke attacked by the Ice Monster].
• Hero's Ordinary World: the Rebel outpost.
• Developing characters and relationships of Allies [Han Solo with Chewy].
• Foreshadow of the Journey [Han tells the General he ahs to leave].
• Developing the Romantic Challenge [Han Solo with Leia].
• Developing characters and relationships of Allies [R2 and C3PO].
• Foreshadow of the push to the First Threshold [n one knows where Luke is].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“between you and me, I think commander Luke is in considerable danger”].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke hasn't come back, Han will have to go after him].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“Sir, the temperature is dropping too rapidly; your Ton Ton will freeze before you before you reached the first markers…].
• Capabilities of the Hero / First Threshold Outer Cave Trial [Luke escapes the Ice Monster through use of the force and the Light Sabre].
• Foreboding of the Trial [“don't say things like that, of course we'll see aster Luke again'].
• Middle Cave Trial [the situation worsens for Luke].
• Foreboding of the Trial [the shield doors must be closed; Leia et al extremely pessimistic].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid [Obi Wan tells Luke to seek Yoda].
• Inner Cave [Han finds Luke; opens up the belly of the Ton Ton]. Time Pressure [“haven't got much time…”].
• Celebration of passing the First Threshold Trials [Han and Luke rescued].
• Developing character
Effective project managers know how to get the job done, and get it done right. Success comes not only from wise selection of the team members and utilization of the best project management software tools; effective managers know how to lead, and how to encourage project team members to do their best. This includes clearly setting and communicating project goals, providing proper training and/or equipment, as well as other necessary items and expertise. Effective project management also requires constant re-evaluation of your performance as the project leader. The most effective form of leadership is by example. If your team members see that you strive to live up to the high standards you require from the project team, they will inevitably be more productive.Set Attainable goals. Project managers should clearly define the objectives of the assignment and then see that each stage of the project plan has reasonable milestones that mark the accomplishment of the included tasks. All project team members should be aware of the project goals, and understand what
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“between you and me, I think commander Luke is in considerable danger”].
• Forced to the First Threshold [Luke hasn't come back, Han will have to go after him].
• Warnings of the First Threshold [“Sir, the temperature is dropping too rapidly; your Ton Ton will freeze before you before you reached the first markers…].
• Capabilities of the Hero / First Threshold Outer Cave Trial [Luke escapes the Ice Monster through use of the force and the Light Sabre].
• Foreboding of the Trial [“don't say things like that, of course we'll see aster Luke again'].
• Middle Cave Trial [the situation worsens for Luke].
• Foreboding of the Trial [the shield doors must be closed; Leia et al extremely pessimistic].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid [Obi Wan tells Luke to seek Yoda].
• Inner Cave [Han finds Luke; opens up the belly of the Ton Ton]. Time Pressure [“haven't got much time…”].
• Celebration of passing the First Threshold Trials [Han and Luke rescued].
• Developing character
Last year a 15 member commission was created by the US Chamber of Commerce to evaluate the effects of litigation & regulation on the US capital market. Tom Donohue, the CEO of the Chamber, is a powerful business lobbyist that has become critical of the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley (SarBox) especially section 404 which covers the assessment of internal controls. The question remains: Is the litigious US business environment driving away foreign investment in US public companies? Has the SarBox section 404 caused these declines and how could it be changed to build confidence but retain assurance of the efficiency of internal controls? Despite the criticisms in the report, the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Christopher Cox has responded with an acknowledgement of the difficulties of SarBox but an emphasis on the new changes. The Complete Act of 2007 recommends a limitation of section 404 that only requires the internal control audit on a three year basis. Another change proposed attempts to reduce the costs of t
• Foreboding of the Trial [“don't say things like that, of course we'll see aster Luke again'].
• Middle Cave Trial [the situation worsens for Luke].
• Foreboding of the Trial [the shield doors must be closed; Leia et al extremely pessimistic].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid [Obi Wan tells Luke to seek Yoda].
• Inner Cave [Han finds Luke; opens up the belly of the Ton Ton]. Time Pressure [“haven't got much time…”].
• Celebration of passing the First Threshold Trials [Han and Luke rescued].
• Developing characters and relationships [“that's another one you owe me, kid...;” R2, C3, Han, Chewy, Leia etc glad to see Luke].
• Resistance to the Physical Separation [Han can't leave until they have activated the energy field].
• Developing the Romantic Challenge [Leia kisses Luke].
• Foreshadow of the Physical Separation [they think they think they've found an Imperial droid].
• Pushed to the Physical Separation [“we better start the evacuation].
• Developing the Antagonist [Vader knows that the Rebellion is in the Hoth System].
• Preparing the Physical Separation.; developing Hero, characters and relationships [Luke bids farewell].
• Pushed to the Physical Separation [a fleet of Star Destroyers is approaching; preparing for the ground assault].
• Developing the Antagonist [Vader kills the Admiral].
• Preparing the Physical Separation; developing characters and relationships [Leia gives instructions].
• Resistance to the Physical Separation [the Imperial attack].
• Pushing past the resistance to the Physical Separation [the transporters push past the star destroyers].
• Time Pressure [“yes Lord Vader, the shields will be down momentarily].
• Capabilities of the Hero [Luke battles the increasingly ferocious Imperial invasion].
• Forced to the Physically Separate [“come on, that's it…;” Vader arrives]
• Journey to the World of the Transformation [“yes R2, we're going to the Degoba System”].
• Obstacle on entering the World of the Transformation [Han can't get to light speed].
• Camouflage and Trickery [the Millenium Falcon hides in an asteroid field].
• Arrival into the World of the Transformation: a new, unfamiliar World; polar opposite to that from which the Hero has come.
• Threshold Guardian [the serpent].
• Developing the Antagonist, character and relationships [asteroids do not concern me, Admiral].
• Developing character and relationships and the Romantic Challenge [“sorry sweetheart, I haven't got time for anything else…”' Han and R2 etc].
• Meeting the Supernatural Aid / Mentor [Luke meets Yoda].
• Hero does not recognize the Mentor: Luke doesn't know the creature is Yoda
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