The Definition And Main Characteristics Of Heroes
“It doesn’t make a difference how slow you go. As long as it does not stop you can do anything.” (Confucius). Heroes don’t give up. It takes courage not to give up when others stop. My definition of heroism, I believe, is being able to recognize the needs and work hard to fulfill them. Let’s begin by looking at heroes who motivate others. Michael Jordan is not only the greatest basketball player of all time, but also my hero. Michael Jordan is my hero. His hard work and achievements in basketball have made him my hero. With his amazing skills, he reinvented basketball. Children look up at Michael Jordan for his extraordinary basketball skills. He displays his courage by attending schools and encouraging students to keep going to school regardless of what. His success as a basketball player is something that children admire and listen to. Michael Jordan was cut by his high school basketball squad, which motivated Jordan to be better. His story inspires his fans as well as others by showing them how to be more determined. Nick Vujicic – a guy who has no limbs is another example of a hero. Imagine your day going by without the use of your hands and legs. Imagine living a life where you are unable to walk, take care your basic needs or embrace the people you love. Nick was born with no arms or legs in 1982 Melbourne, Australia. Nick Vujicic makes use of everything he has to help those living in mental or physical poverty. His ingenuity seems never to end. Vujicic attempted to convey one of his messages by reciting a scene from his life. Vujicic knew his limitations, but didn’t want to live in despair. He could’swim. Play football. And golf. Vujicic looks like someone who is incapable of doing anything. But he refused to let this stop him. He made the most of every opportunity and used everything he had to make it work. Vujicic is a great example of resourcefulness and adaptability. Because motivation is the driving force behind people’s ability to achieve their goals, fulfill their responsibilities, and solve problems, it defines heroes. You can create or re-ignite motivation by looking at your goals, assessing what is involved in achieving them, and setting milestones that will reward you for making progress. Heroes are not afraid of taking on big challenges and are willing to take them on. Nelson Mandela grew to be a soldier in the fight to liberate South Africa. Mandela kept his promise to his people, even though he was imprisoned. Mandela was freed in 1990 after 27 years imprisonment. In five years Mandela was released and awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela is remembered as a hero for his willingness, sacrifices and his ability to forgive those who oppressed him. Amelia Earhart lived at Atchison in Kansas. Amy and Edwin were her parents. Muriel was the sister of Amy and Edwin. Her father, an alcoholic, was not a happy parent. She was a volunteer nursing nurse as a teenager during World War One. Columbia University offered her a pre-medical program. Despite her academic success, she returned to California to live with her parents. She went to an ‘aerial meeting’ with her father and flew ten minutes over Los Angeles. She realized immediately that flying was her passion. She saved up for lessons and worked hard to learn how to fly. She was brave because she would not have been able to finish her quest for flying the plane. Because she did something no woman has ever attempted, she is my hero. She was the first woman pilot to attempt to fly the entire world. Her example made it possible for women to take up the challenge of doing things that were only possible for men. Everyone shares fear and nobody wants to discuss it. Fear is something that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. Even those we consider the strongest have experienced it. Fear can be a source of strength or a hindrance. It depends on how you approach it. Face your fear and use it to your advantage to overcome your fear. Heroism doesn’t have to be a well-known person. Stanislav Petrov, an ex-member, is one example. Petrov, who was then a lieutenant colonel and responsible for monitoring the satellites of Soviet Union over the United States to detect any unauthorized military actions, held an extremely important post in 1983. This was the Cold War period, and there were many suspicions. On September 1st 1983, the Soviet Union mistakenly shot an American military plane down, killing 269 civilians. The Soviet Union believed the United States could launch a missile strike at any time and would have to respond with its own nuclear weapons arsenal. Petrov explained to BBC News that a sudden change in the screen before my eyes made it bright red, occurred several weeks after the aircraft disaster. The system indicated that five missiles from the United States were being launched, with the intention of rapidly reaching Soviet territory. The U.S.S.R. had been attacked. Petrov was all that was required to push the flashing orange button on the desk before the Soviets could retaliate by launching their own nuclear war. Luckily, he didn’t. He said that he didn’t want any mistakes. I made a decision. That was it.”
Petrov’s heroism is that he was cool and did not make any final decisions before finding out the facts. Petrov carefully examined the system and found no evidence that five missiles had been sent to their territory. Petrov saved millions of lives by detecting the false alarm. Dakota Meyer, an ex-Marine Corps corporal fighting in Afghanistan, is another silent hero. Meyer found out that Meyer’s friends and three Marines were among the victims of an insurgent attack. Meyer entered an insurgent-infested area, where he eventually found the missing servicemen. A Taliban fighter tried to steal the bodies. Meyer was able to see him. Meyer was beaten to death by the fighter after they had a brief fight. He was assisted by Afghan soldiers to move the bodies to safe areas that could allow them to be removed. Meyer was the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless acts of heroism during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Dakota and the other members of his team knelt and took their comrades with them. Dakota said that he did it because ‘that’s what you should do for a friend.’ Each member of the team is equally important. As citizens, as well as as a nation, this is a lesson we should all learn as we face our current challenges. Writing this essay I came to realize that heroic acts are not only beneficial for the people who perform them, but also for the person who did them. The “hero,” if they get any fame from their act, will see the world differently. But, the most important thing is that they will be able to do meaningful service for others or themselves. This empowers them and makes them see their strengths. Although there is no single definition of “hero”, I hope I can have the courage and strength to be a “hero” if I’m ever called one. What does it look like to be a hero in your eyes?
