Make A Superhero
93. Make a superhero.
Ever since we were kids we have been fascinated with superheroes. As children, we marveled at the abilities they possessed. Their superpowers enabled them to be in situations that seemed impossible and under the direst of circumstances. We were so enamored with these mystical powers we did our best to pretend what it would be like to have them ourselves.
Their influence on us was so profound it could even persuade us to eat spinach. As we became older, we lost our fascination with their superhuman characteristics and started to become more “realistic” that these abilities were farfetched and few and in-between. This Tool will try to convince you that these strengths can become real, if you want them to.
To truly understand the power of superheroes, we must understand the message they were conveying to all of us. Things such as truth, justice and rising to any given challenge. Having the ability to tackle the most desperate situations when the odds are stacked against us. The understanding that doing the right thing is always better than doing what is wrong. And maybe most importantly, there is a lesson to be learned from every situation. The truth is that there are modern day superheroes all around us and their powers have been chosen and developed over time with determination, focus and effort.
So the moral of the story is…..you can be a superhero. What I am trying to tell you is that you can choose the superpowers you would like to possess. Now I must be honest, at this time I can’t in good conscience tell you that you can fly around the world. I however do believe a person can achieve anything they set their mind to. For now, let’s just try to determine some abilities that we would like to develop.
Simply stated, what would you look like if you were a superhero? It might be the ability to never procrastinate. It might be the strength to avoid confrontation in a single bound. You may decide to have superhuman ears that provide you the ability to listen more than you speak. Or maybe you decide to become Hammer Man and share this book with all who could use its assistance. (Just thought I would try and plant that seed.) I think the key is to draw up the type of person you want to be and identify what that person would look like. That is the definition of a modern day superhero. One that determines how they can be the best they can be while helping others.
Keep in mind all superheroes have their kryptonite, just as we all have our own pitfalls and distractions. Never fear, because knowing what your kryptonite is helps you become stronger. It lets you know what areas to avoid and which people may possess these power draining devices. By defining your superhero (see your mission statement) you are more likely to save the day in the end.