The Pros And Cons Of Hero Worship
Friday, June 26th, 2009We are all very well aware of the fact that there are outside influences that impact our efforts to create wealth. We know that with awareness and with focused effort, we can weed out the bad and focus on that which will be helpful to us. As you do this, you need to also be aware of the roll that “hero worship” plays in our lives, and be sure that you are not letting your heroes have a negative influence upon you and your prosperity or financial freedom.
Who Are Your Heroes?
We all have “heroes” in our lives—you know, people whom you look up to and admire and emulate. It might be your father or mother, a wealth mentor, a friend or significant other, a teacher or educator, or any or all of these or someone else entirely. It might not even remain the same person; as we grow, we take on new heroes and discard some of the old.
Whoever it is, take some time and think about who your heroes really are. It will be to your distinct benefit to be conscious of the people who you are (either consciously or subconsciously) emulating so that you can maximize the good about them and minimize any negative aspects.
Heroes Are Not Perfect
As you do this, you need to be aware of this point as well—in real life, heroes are not perfect; their lives are never identical to your own, either, and that matters a lot. Every hero has his or her flaws, so you need to be careful to pick and choose and emulate only those characteristics that are positive and beneficial to you.
You also need to be aware of that second point—no two lives are ever the same. So while the choices and actions of your heroes work as a good guide, you always need to make your decisions about making money, finance, investment, and life in general within the context of your life, not his or hers.
Heroes and mentors can be great things, as long as you are choosing worthy examples and considering actions in terms of your own life. Love your heroes, but also be watchful and understand that your life is uniquely your own. Your heroes are there for guidance, but you are the real action-hero of your life.
Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
Aussie Internet Marketer © 2004 – 2009
