The Hero's Journey Year 2 Syllabus
Learn from the best.
Become your best.
This program combines virtual and in-person classes
The Athletes Call the Program:"Born to Win" This program combine virtual and in-person classes
This is a university level course
What others are saying
“When it comes to defining and achieving big goals, a lot of the conventional wisdom is flat wrong, Mindset X provides a roadmap and curriculum, based on insights and strategies from some of greatest minds ever to help you achieve your goals and dreams.”
Eric Stoffers
CEO BioXcellerator, A World Leader in Stem Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine
“Goals work (if you write them down), and great books work (if you read them), The Mindset X team has created a program to help you develop a plan, habits, and mindset to achieve your highest aspirations and potential.”
Matthew Marks
CEO, Mindset X and River Hill FC
“We need change in our education system, and I love what Mindset X is bringing to the table, a focus on values, responsibility, critical-thinking, and service – building the foundation.”
Chris N.
Army Veteran and Founder, Veterans Health Accelerator
“Designed by pros...this program is designed to help you develop the skillset, mindset, and network to reach your highest potential."
Matt S.
Professional Soccer Player
“The Mindset X team has worked with the best to develop the Born to Win program. This program has the potential to transform lives and inspire the next generation of leaders and education programs.”
Chad R.
Author, Former Force Recon Marine and MMA Fighter, Founder Mighty Oaks Foundation
Insights from World-Class Performers
Throughout this program, you’ll learn from world-class performers and some of the best coaches and leaders ever, including:
- Pro athletes
- Performance Psychologists
- Philosophers
- Coaches and CEO’s
- Leading strategists to help you get from where you are to where you want to be
- Financial Experts
Bridge Program: Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
This is a post high school / gap year program that includes the humanities, philosophy, ethics, history, and entrepreneurship:
- This program focuses on developing Character, Critical-Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity (Independent Thinking)
- Leadership and Strategic thinking
- Preparing student-athletes (our future leaders) for university and life
- Empowering students to use their creativity to solve problems
- Socratic methodology – we do not have traditional teachers -- we have “coaches” to guide students along – but we allow them to solve problems
- Each student-athlete is required to “serve”… have a part-time job, internship, or their own business
Five Guiding Principles of This Program
- Tell the truth and your life will be better (and so will our community and maybe even the world)
- Take responsibility (for yourself and the community)
- Know that we’re all in this together (always protect your team)
- Develop courage, communication skills, and open mindedness: Practice having conversations with people that have different opinions and beliefs than you – It’s possible they know something you don’t know, and it could transform your life
- The "Golden Rule” treat others how you would like to be treated
Mindset X features many guest speakers and live forums
- Professional Athletes
- Performance Psychologists
- Coaches
- Entrepreneurs and CEO’s
- Experts in Science, Nutrition, and The Science & Art of Winning
Syllabus: Two-Week Modules
This program combines virtual and in-person classes.
Below is the base program which will be personalized for each student based on their unique goals and requirements.
Modules include
- Books
- Audiobooks
- Videos/Virtual lectures
- Writing – Essays
- Project based assignments
- Guided discussions – Socratic methodology (both in-person and online)
Each student takes Mindset X course plus Math if they plan on attending a university (whichever Math level they are at Algebra, Calculus, etc.)
Weeks 1-2
Wisdom Traditions Part I: Tao Te Ching
The Way
- Book: Tao Te Ching or Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life
- Audiobook: Tao Te Ching
- Video:
- Writing: Do the work suggested in the book
- Guided discussions
Weeks 3-4
Clean Water Supply
Research clean water, infrastructure,
- Book:
- Field work: Testing water supplies.
- Video:
- Project:
- Guided discussions
Weeks 5-6
Modern Wisdom
Course designed by Chris Williamson host of Modern Wisdom Podcast
- Book:
- Audiobook:
- Video:
- Writing:
- Project:
- Guided discussions
Weeks 7-8
Solving Real World Problems by Building a Real World Business -Start Your Own Company
This project will be ongoing throughout the year
- Objective is to build a profitable business
- Group of 3 Students (some will have 2. 3 or 4 people)
- Make a product/service/solve a problem you cannot stand in the world or your community/Become the best in your world (meaning, make a product or service that’s the best in your area)
- Develop a business road map
- Recruit employees, experts, use AI, do whatever it takes to succeed (this isn’t a test in school – it’s your job to figure it out, get the help you need, and make it work)
- Build your website or online store
- Put it in the marketplace Amazon, Farmers Market, go to where your clients are, etc.
- Market your product/service
- Raise Money (if need be)
- Present your business’s P&L (end of year)
Weeks 9-10
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Potential benefits and risks of AI, uses
- General AI
- LLM: Grok, Chat GPT, Claude and others
- Robots and AI
- Project
- Guided discussions
Weeks 11-12
Public Speaking/Media Training
Public Speaking/Media Training
- Study other coaches, athletes and professional speakers
- Choose someone to model
- Toast masters
- Write and deliver short speech
- Practice daily – overcome fear
Weeks 13-14
Making and Shipping Your Work - Seth Godin
What’s the change you’re seeking to make? Making and shipping your work to make things better for your audience.
- Writing: The Practice or This is Strategy
- Audiobook: TBD
- Videos: Select videos
- Writing: Daily blog post
- Project:
- Guided discussions
Weeks 15-16
Wisdom Traditions Part II: The Bible
- Writing: The Bible: The Book of John
- Audiobook:
- Videos/Lectures: On Chapters and Verses in the Book of John (listening to what others say about how they interpret them and how they can be applied in everyday life)
- Writing: Essay on each chapter
- Guided discussions
Weeks 17-18
Restoring National Health
Causes of chronic disease. Food supply (healthy). Farming and manufacturing. Regulations and incentives.
- Book(s): Good Energy
- Audiobook:
- Videos: Assorted
- Essay(s):
- Guided discussions
Weeks 19-20
Choose a Biography to Read
- Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon, Martin Luther King Jr. or other
- Audiobook:
- Videos:
- Writing:
- Guided discussions
Weeks 21-22
Wisdom Traditions Part III: Intro to Buddhism
- Video: Making of We are the World, Making of Friends, Saturday Night Live
- Study/Model the best
- Writing: Write a song, screen play, comedy bit, or skit
- Performance:
Weeks 23-24
Interview one person each day for 10-minutes to 1 hour
- Write your 3-5 Questions
- Study other great interviewer(s)
- Prepare for Interviews
- Interviewees: Business leaders, coaches, influencers, athletes, any expert in their field
Weeks 27-28
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Or other business related book of your choice such as Good to Great, Your Next Five Moves, Profit First, The One Thing or Mindset by Carol Dweck
- Book:
- Audiobook:
- Videos:
- Writing: How you can apply these lessons, philosophies, strategies to your work or business
- Guided discussions
Weeks 31-32
Pep Guardiola Masterclass
- Masterclass Course:
- Teaching others:
- Watch Live Games
- Design Your Gameplan: Scheme/Tactics/Philosophy of play
- Guided discussions
Weeks 33-34
The Score Takes Care of Itself - Bill Walsh
Learn from legendary coach Bill Walsh and develop your Standards for Performance
- Book: The Score Takes Care of Itself
- Audiobook: The Score Takes Care of Itself
- Writing: Write your Standards of Performance
- Guided discussions
Weeks 35-36
Volunteering
- Volunteer for local charity, habitat for humanity, soup kitchen, kids, elderly, helping after natural disaster, etc.
- Work to make other people's lives better
- Daily Journal:
Weeks 37-38
Creating Abundance: Technology and the Future…What’s coming next
Preparing for what the world might look like 3-5 years from now, 10-years from now. How can we leverage the technologies to create abundance for others.
- Advances in AI, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Medicine, Energy, Farming and Food Supply, Clean Water, Space Travel
- Convergence of these technologies
- Robots – a robot in every home and office – Amazon Distribution Centers Are currently operated by only 5 % robots yet in 3-5 years they’ll be operated by up to 95% robots
- Displacing of jobs
- Displacing of cars – driving
- Working remotely
Weeks 39-40
The World Economic Forum
Research: Who runs it? Do you agree with their agenda? Is it good for your family/country? What might the global impact be? Why do so many companies give money? Is it actually a non profit? Is there an alternative plan/group?
- Research:
- Videos: Assorted
- Writing:
- Guided discussions
