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Originality is over-rated
Sometimes when people try to be heroes, they focus on their own accomplishments. Being a hero is about wearing a flashy cape, swooping in, making a lot of noise and banishing the bad guys, right? Maybe not so much. Being a hero essentially means saving people--helping fix their problem, get them out of a jam the best way possible.
That may not mean being flashy or original. It may mean listening, instead of talking. It may mean watching, instead of acting. It may mean finding the quiet, practical person who has already figured out how to fix this problem, and working out how to scale up their solution and share it with a lot more people.
The good news is--you don't have to be a genius, You don't have to solve all the problems and invent new things. Sometimes it is enough to be persistent, observant, and really really good at sharing.
At least, that's how I see it.
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Comment by Marcus Tracy on March 4, 2010 at 3:46am
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We can still be deathly allergic to glowing green rocks right? J/K Good thoughts, hope some more people on the fence about EVOKE read this and take heart
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Comment by Ken Eklund on March 4, 2010 at 6:57am
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Great insight. I am reminded of that quote that goes something like "There's no limit to the great things humans can accomplish if no one cares who gets the credit." And other conversations I've seen earlier tonight about seeing things like a child, without preconceptions, honestly, in order to see what the problem really is.
Your idea also reminds me of how we create the space where collaboration happens – or not. Does the hero approach foster collaboration? Very possibly not! Something to mull over....?
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Comment by cattavery on March 5, 2010 at 1:30am
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In the really ancient stories of the Welsh people, the Mabingion, often groups of people with unique talents and characteristics are combined in hard times to create a sort of superhero team. I always liked this idea and I think it is reflected in modern DC comics where the combined special powers allow people to do so much more. This is the type of superhero that I endorse one that is fully situated in the context of their own culture and deeply engaged with other people to help sort out whatever immediate issues they can have a positive effect on.
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Comment by Jenn on March 5, 2010 at 1:33am
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Hi Elizabeth! Love the sentiment! I totally agree and I think changemakers who value personal ambition over the work can sometimes lose sight of what's really important. Creating an impact is of course critical, but the processes used to realize that impact can be just as important too. Thanks for the post, I'm giving a collaboration powervote. :)
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Comment by Ayala Sherbow on March 5, 2010 at 10:58pm
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thank you for this. a lot of important and less-heard wisdom here.
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Comment by James Ream on March 11, 2010 at 7:01pm
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I like this. Very wise. Helping someone out of a bad place can make a huge difference to them. And personally, I was in a bad place in one time and didn't even know it, but it took a wonderful individual to help me realize things that were tripping me up. Thanks for posting.
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Comment by Yumna Moosa on March 11, 2010 at 10:21pm
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Yes! Yes! Yes!
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Comment by Catrina Cuevas on April 4, 2010 at 6:20am
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I concur. Heroes are every day people.
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