"A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom."
~ Bob Dylan
Researchers Franco, Blau, and Zimbardo define a heroic person as someone who:
Acts voluntarily for the service of others who are in need, whether it is for an individual, a group, or a community
Performs actions without any expectation of reward or external gain
Recognizes and accepts the potential risk or sacrifice made by taking heroic actions
Franco ZE, Blau K, Zimbardo PG. Heroism: A Conceptual Analysis and Differentiation between Heroic Action and Altruism. Review of General Psychology. 2011;15(2):99-113. doi:10.1037/a0022672.
Build bridges to unite
Challenge limitations
Challenge the status quo
Face prejudice
Make a difference
Power of one person
Repair the world
Respect all living beings
Stand up for what you believe
Take risks to do what's right
Which of these heroic actions did Irena Sendler take?
Do you think actions are more important than words?
Why would someone do something heroic without seeking recognition for it?