“How do I define a hero?  A hero is a person who courageously contributes under even the most trying circumstances; a hero is an individual who acts unselfishly and who demands more from himself or herself than others would expect; a hero is a man or woman who defies adversity by doing what he or she believes is right in spite of fear.  A hero moves beyond the ‘common sense’ of the promoters of the status quo.  A hero is anyone who aims to contribute, anyone who is willing to set an example, anyone who lives by the truth of his or her convictions.  A hero develops strategies to assure his outcome, and persists until it becomes a reality, changing his approach as necessary and understanding the importance of small actions consistently taken.  A hero is not someone who is ‘perfect,’ because none of us are perfect.  We all make mistakes, but that doesn’t invalidate the contributions we make in the course of our lives.  Perfection is not heroism; humanity is.” ~ Anthony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within