How to (Not) Write Self-Actualization

The term "self-actualization" has gotten a bad rap in Hollywood lately, in no small part due to the plethora of "strong female leads" whose main character arc is just accepting their own inherent awesomeness. Those characters are merely symptoms and fruits of a culture that is syncing ever deeper into radical individualism and self-centeredness. But there are in fact good examples of self-actualization: in this video we will discuss two such films. The LEGO Movie and Wreck-It Ralph are superb character journeys where the protagonist reaches his fullest potential, but in the right way and for the right reasons. Support the channel and get bonus content:   / mastersamwise