Find and respect your own stride

?One of the dangers of following a hero is the temptation to emulate them too much instead of walking our own path. While it is natural to look up to someone we admire and aspire to be like them, it is essential to remember that each individual is unique and has their own strengths, weaknesses, and life experiences. By blindly imitating our heroes, we risk losing sight of our true selves and limiting our personal growth and potential. One example of this can be seen in the world of sports.

Many young athletes idolize professional athletes and strive to emulate their every move, hoping to achieve the same level of success. However, by solely focusing on copying their hero's style or technique, they may neglect to develop their own skills and unique talents. This could result in them never reaching their full potential or finding their own path to success. Another example can be found in the entertainment industry, where fans often try to mimic their favorite celebrities in terms of fashion, lifestyle, and behavior.

While it is fine to be inspired by someone's success and charisma, trying to become a carbon copy of them can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. It is important to remember that everyone has their own journey to walk and that comparison to others can be detrimental to personal growth and self-acceptance. In his book "Hero: The Secret," Rhonda Byrne emphasizes the importance of finding our inner hero instead of idolizing external figures.

?He writes, "The hero is within you, waiting to seize the opportunity to show you the way. By looking inward and harnessing our unique gifts and qualities, we can cultivate our own heroism and carve our path to success. "Moreover, psychologist Carl Jung coined the concept of individuation, which is the process of integrating the conscious and unconscious aspects of one's personality to achieve self-realization and fulfillment. By blindly following a hero and disregarding our own strengths and weaknesses, we hinder this process and prevent ourselves from becoming the best version of who we are meant to be.

In conclusion, while it is natural to look up to heroes and aspire to be like them, it is crucial to strike a balance between admiration and self-discovery. By embracing our uniqueness and walking our path, we can cultivate our hero within and become the best version of ourselves. As the saying goes, "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken. ".

Copyright ? Prof. Dr. Jorge R.