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How to become a superhero in five easy steps
So you're not more powerful than a locomotive? Who cares?
Just saw the movie superhero, Kick-Ass, and he raised an intriguing question: why are not super-humans can live a life superheroic? I the answer is yes, and I believe we can do it in five easy steps! (Okay, they are not super easy, but anyone can do it.) No rippling muscles, incredible brain power, or fancy gadgets required.
1. Create a super identity.
In the original Superman movie, the father of the young Clark Kent he says, "There is one thing I know, my son, and that is, you're here for a reason." Thus, Clark might ask: Who am I? Why am I here? What good am I doing? That's our identity. A father, a friend, a daughter, a student, worker, citizen, an artist, any … they are all part of it.
To create a super identity, imagine how you want to be … their ideal self. I'm not just a parent, I am a super mom. What is that? I'm just a friend, I am a great friend. What is that?
This does not mean we can dive into a phone booth (Do they still exist?) and emerges as the perfect person captain. Nobody is perfect, not even the superheroes. We just take an honest look at who we are and what we want to be. Then work on moving to and fro. We do not have to leap tall buildings in a single jump, too. Just get in the habit of asking ourselves in everyday situations: "How to deal with my self superheroic that?" And go from there.
2. Activate our super-powers.
A cool thing about superheroes: they're all good at different things. Lot and lot of diversity. Some are really flexible, some are very fast, some may see things that others can not, some are technical geniuses, some can move things with your mind. It's the same for us. We all have talents and passions. We just have to know what they are and develop them.
Try this. List several things that are especially good at (or things you'd like to be especially good): math, cooking, computing, comics trivia relating to people, making people laugh, make you laugh your dog, whatever. Let's say these are the major super powers. Then note what makes each of its major powers super special, why it is valuable to you and the world. Mathematics, for example, is the language of the universe, without it, would not even know where the Martian Manhunter comes. Finally, keep your core super powers in mind and look for opportunities to use them and improve them every day. It very simple. Know your strengths. Try to excel in the things you do best and enjoy doing. Do more than you have.
3. Get a helper or two.
Superheroing can be a lonely business. We are there every day (or overnight), fighting the good fight, taking all things supervillainous that threaten our world. And who is there to help? Who's got our back? Each super-hero in the history of comics has teamed up with someone to defeat a monstrous threat that could not handle alone: I think the Justice League and Avengers.
We need a team of support: one or more reliable people who get us, get what we're trying to do, and we will pull the cord when you need it. Diversity, again, is good. Our team members construction should bring different perspectives and a variety of super powers to the mix. But we have to choose wisely: Blank Slate Girl Man and Eternal Pessimist may need to be behind.
4. Be brave and daring.
Riddle me this: What are 12-inch cooling in the world? cold feet.
It takes more courage to venture down a dark alley from time to time or face a life without risk, anyway? Both can be very scary. The truth is that our identity super is just a vision … a bold vision. He remains segregated even in the attic until we choose to throw it down and make it a reality, which may require us to enter a few dark alleys, that is the nature of a life superheroic.
Steve Jobs (the black mock turtleneck and Levi's 501 are as iconic as any super-spandex costume out there) offered the following advice: "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you really want to become. "It's good advice. He also suggested that new application gives Marvel Comic IPAD.
5. Viva code.
The code of the superhero is quite simple, although many of us travel upward. It basically tells us not to be bad. Superheroes sacrifice to protect others. They use their powers for good. They do not cheat or lie (maliciously) or steal or take advantage of people. They are good role models, and they do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
Again, nobody is perfect, but our choices in life becomes much simpler when establishing standards for our own personality and not exercising daily struggle to violate them. Gossip about my neighbor? I think not. Let a friend who is counting down on me? I would have to have a very good reason. Cheating on my taxes? Of course not. Leave a cat in a tree? (How is height of tree?) No, wait … … heck no! I at least call someone.
Obviously there are other steps we can superheroic, but these are five fantastic that you can get. Take them out for a spin and see how high you can fly.
About the Author
Dave Neal is a senior partner at 4th Street Training, a premiere instructional design group that helps move individuals and organizations to new levels. Learn more at http://www.4thstreettraining.com/
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