Be a Hero

[A.J. Holst]

I recently heard my friend, Kevin Brown, speak at a executive level event.

I've heard Kevin speak before, but this time he perfectly described my hero, the man who saved my life.

As a motivational speaker, Kevin teaches about the Hero Effect.

We have been told and lied to our entire lives; that heroes are simply ordinary people who do extraordinary things.

If that statement is true, Michael Jordan is regular guy like me who just so happens to show up when he hits the basketball court.

Consider the talent pool on this forum, we can achieve things that Michael Jordan and the Bulls never imagined.

If you tell the same lie, it becomes reality.

Stop thinking you are ordinary!

I believe we are all extraordinary, we are created in the image of God.

If you don't subscribe to my perspective, think about the biological science of pro-creation; you beat out about 100,000,000 other candidates for the job of being you.

World view of God view, we are all extraordinary and can choose to be a hero.

Who are your Heroes?

When you look in the mirror, I hope they are the people who got you were are and we're you are going.

They should be the people who made you or make you better today than you were yesterday.

Note, "were you are / were you are going"

If you look in the mirror and say, "I've arrived," don't forget to add, "and ready to be left behind."

Remember, in order to arrive, you had to get off the train that got you there and once you get off, that train is not stopping.

As an acronym, Heroes:

Help others with no strings attached.

No strings attached is hard; we live in a society where negotiation is normal.

We negotiate with clients, co workers, spouses, partners, and kids.

We expect something in return, for salespeople, where is the WIIFM?

Every encounter is an exceptional experience, Heroes encourage, empower, enlighten, and encourage.

They take responsibility and treat others with respect, they recognize they people the encounter as just as extraordinary as they are.

Heroes are optimistic, the understand probabilities, but see possibilities to take us to a better place.

The attributes of a Hero also describe great leaders.

Leaders show up and when they show up, they are willing and able to help.

They take the time to positively impact the individuals around them to make them better.

The hope and optimism that surrounds great leaders and heroes comes from the possibility that one interaction can positively affect hundrsds and thousands.

That's why it's called the Hero Effect and we can all do it.

But what if we don't?

An organization, team, family, or friendship will break up and be devalued if folks stop showing up, when leadership is someone else's job..

Each of us can choose to show up every day.

Whether you are serving or being served, you can apply it to your professional and personal life.

It is independent of title or official position.

Start each day with the mantra, "I am extraordinary, I can achieve extraordinary things and make a difference in the lives of the people I meet today.

Edited July 1, 2018 by Gotthegoods

[gregintenn]

I AM ordinary.

[A.J. Holst]

3 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

I AM ordinary.

I don't believe it. You have skills and talents only you have.

You have experiences unique to you.

I can't believe you haven't influenced at least one person's life in a positive way.

Have you ever posted words of comfort to other members on this forum?

Greg, you ain't so ordinary!

[gregintenn]

Ordinary folks don't do those things?^^^

[A.J. Holst]

18 hours ago, gregintenn said:

Ordinary folks don't do those things?^^^

They do, with different motivation, which is why I don't think they're heroes.

1. Strings are attached when they help

2. The encounter is exceptional depending on their agenda

3. Respect for others...is based on what you can do for them

4. I don't see much optimism in these encounters because they are one and done.

What makes heroes and extraordinary people regular Joes is humility

Edited July 2, 2018 by Gotthegoods