Who You Gonna Call? EgoBusters!

Want to live life to the full? Want to live a life of freedom and joy. You gotta be real and keep it real. But there’s one thing standing between you and the Real You: Ego. That sneaky little rascal loves disguises — it hurries you, puffs you up, keeps you “busy,” makes you avoid pain, and tells you you’re fine when you’re not. But guess what? You’re not in this fight alone. There’s a whole squad ready to step in. I call them the EgoBusters — a team of superhero friends who know exactly how to take Ego down a notch.

Meet the EgoBusters

1) Awareness Andy

Power: Turns the lights on. Tool: A giant spotlight.

Catchphrase: “See it, name it, tame it.”

Without Andy, you can’t even fight. He shows you when Ego’s wearing a mask and whispering lies.

2) Go Slow Mo

Power: Slows time. Tool: Oversized hourglass.

Catchphrase: “If Ego’s rushing you, pause.”

Ego always screams, “Hurry! Decide now!” Slow Mo walks in and says, “Relax, champ. You’re not defusing a bomb — you’re just picking lunch.”

3) Vulnerable Val

Power: Exposes the fake, reveals the real. Tool: A spotlight that only shines on the truth.

Catchphrase: “Weakness is the new strong.”

She dances on stage, trips, laughs, and bows — and suddenly Ego’s power to shame is gone.

4) Annoyance Ace

Power: Turns irritations into invitations. Tool: A bag of noisy kids’ toys and a stack of tax forms.

Catchphrase: “Lean into what you avoid.”

Ego hates discomfort. Ace loves it. He makes you sit with what bugs you until Ego melts.

5) Honest Holly

Power: Blasts denial with truth grenades. Tool: Mirror-shield.

Catchphrase: “Stop lying to yourself, gorgeous.”

Ego says, “It’s fine, you’re fine, nothing’s wrong.” Holly hands you a mirror and says, “Take another look.”

6) Laughing Leo

Power: Shrinks Ego down with humor. Tool: Banana peel and a kazoo.

Catchphrase: “If you can laugh at it, Ego can’t control it.”

Nothing terrifies Ego like being laughed at. Leo slips on purpose, laughs loudest, and the whole mask crumbles. …and the team goes on. Each EgoBuster takes away one of Ego’s favorite hiding places. Together, they keep you real.

Why They Matter

You can know all the positivity “keys” in the world — joy, gratitude, stillness, love — but if Ego’s still calling the shots, you’re just painting over concrete. The EgoBusters clear the junk so the real you can breathe again.

Final Word

The Ego wants you polished, perfect, untouchable. The Real You? That kid inside is laughing, crying, dancing, playing. That’s where life is. So next time Ego shows up yelling, “You’re not enough!” or “Hurry up!” just smile and say: “Who you gonna call? EgoBusters.” By Positive Joe – “Be Real. Be Positive. Be Alive.” Positive Joe, Positive Jill, & their 12 Positivity Friends are here to show that real positivity is simply being real — and that’s the most fulfilling way to live. Through stories, books, videos, music, and even the Positive Joe apparel line (featuring the cuddly Positivity Bear), they share one simple message: the Real You is the Positive You — and that’s the path to a Full Life. Be Real. Be Positive. Be Alive. To explore more, visit PositiveJoe.com.