HOW TO BE A HERO
“An independent mindset does more than just enrich your life - it defines it." - JTR
Do you, does anyone, need instructions on how to be a hero? At face value - no. A hero is, after all, commonly perceived as someone carrying out a selfless act of bravery in extreme circumstances. That, or one displaying remarkable courage in the face of personal adversity. Heroes react instinctively to situations forced on them by destiny. As such, the title of hero is an accolade bestowed by others on the unwitting doer of admirable deeds. To be a hero is not a life choice. Or is it?
The preoccupation with victimhood prevalent in sections of society is a negative and destructive trait. Wokeness and identity culture denies the simple reality that humans are both competitive and compassionate. It is these qualities combined which define our species. The calibre of real people is displayed in how they overcome the difficulties of life and help others to overcome them too. I believe this sincerely.
The foundations of sincerity are your authenticity and truthfulness. Without them you are bound to a permanent state of pretending. As such, there is little substance in what you say or do as you don't really believe it. By comparison, people of integrity say what they mean and act as they say. They do not feel pressured by people or situations to put on an act or wear a mask They are direct and purposeful. They are themselves. As such they demand respect. In a society often given to weak will and mediocrity, to be so takes a kind of courage. The kind of courage which can be calculated.
Having the courage to be yourself, to be sincere, allows you to properly integrate socially and be a genuine participant. It brings real intimacy into personal and business relationships, accommodates difficult conversations and sensitive topics. Courageous people tend to be calm and in control in situations, are pragmatic and act dispassionately. They are often self-effacing.
Those possessing such humility find it easier to exercise tolerance with others, their behaviours and beliefs. They can engage more freely and with greater candour. They understand that being patient opens doorways to better understanding and different ways of being. Others are drawn to them; they are esteemed and looked up to. Theirs is an attitude a million miles removed from the willful blindness of victim mentality. Courageous and patient people are heroes because they choose to be!
So, how to be a hero? It doesn't demand that you charge into battle and perform deeds of great valour - although some fine people do just that. Think first of being true to your own spirit. That takes sincerity, patience - and courage! Diligently exercising these qualities in your life, integrating them into the fabric of your being and practicing them with integrity, regardless of obstacles or opposition, is the sure way to have people look up to you as the hero you will have become - especially to yourself!
I am Tom Riach. I live and write in the sunny south of Portugal.
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Comments
I remember as a young man going from sunup until dark (driving tractor) where the only person I would see was the person they sent to refuel the tractor. He said two words, (fuel's here) I said one (gracias). While he was busy fueling I was busy checking fluid levels in the engine.
I lived in a camper and saw no one when I wasn't driving. Actually, I really enjoyed that time in my life. Since I worked 7 days a week it was not possible to even spend what I had earned. While I was there I had no idea what was happening in the world, and I didn't care. Although I never saw the farmers wife, there was always clean clothes and food in the fridge.
To the farmer and his wife I was their hero. He wasn't the one in the tractor from dawn till dark, and his wife saw him more often.
You are a hero to me too Dennis - the way you live your life and the things I've learned from uou make you so. I've referred briefly to farmers in another reply but, believe me, I could write a book on just that subject and nothing more. ... Although I have referenced the wisdom and integrity of the working guy in many stories and mentions throughout my books.
Having read all your books at least once I know about the stories you share about the wisdom and integrity of the working man. I have had to rethink heroism. It isn't what most people believe a hero to be. Never in my life have I rescued a baby from a burning building. Something like this is what many expect of heros.
The reality for me now is if by something I do it makes someone's life better or simpler then I can be seen as a hero by them.
True stories I have written about my younger years are still earning for me today. From the lessons I learned others can live a better or simpler life.
Some, not all were written about living a working man's life. They were not written about as being an employee, because I have rarely been one. I have always preferred being an independent contractor or business owner. This includes while helping farmers, ranchers, grove owners, training horses, and almost everything else I have done in my lifetime.
The term jack of all trades used to fit me well. What I realized is to do many of the things I have done people have had to buy what I could do for them. Once I learned this I learned my true passion. This is convincing people to buy me or buy from me. From that naturally it went into convincing people to buy from others who provided real value.
Thanks Dennis - priceless and inspirational.
The childhood I lived most likely has something to do with what I became. The lifestyle was nomadic. There were times we moved every month. With each move there was always something new to see and learn. Changing schools and neighborhoods sometmes monthly meant making new friends after every move.
As I aged the thought of staying in one place or running a business in one place never appealed to me. Same with the thought of doing the same thing anywere I went. It probably didn't help that my mother told me she could drop me off in any town and I would shine no matter where I landed. Was this a blessing or a curse?
As I got older yet the thought of having one place to call home appealed to me more. Now it is hard to believe I have owned (at first without legal paperwork) the same house for 25 years this month. By owned I mean paid cash for the house. Now when I want to get away I just go to another place I bought (paid cash for) a few years ago.
Would I be where I am financially today if it wasn't for reading and taking to heart what I learned in your books? No I wouldn't. The biggest difference is now when I want something I pay with cash not credit. Generating enough cash to buy what I want is much simpler now.
Like all the things we learn in life Dennis, the solutions are remarkably simple - it is the simplicity which blinds so many folks to the obvious, having backgrounds and working with 'real'people such as we have make us more open to seeing the obvious either through experience or when it is pointed out.
The majority of what my company earns it does by taking complex ideas and making them simpler for company owners to understand then use.
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