Raymund Tamayo

by Raymund Tamayo We like to think we make our own way in the world, fueled by logic and independent thought. But the truth is a bit more human: We are story-driven creatures. We don’t learn how to be brave by reading a dictionary definition of "courage." We learn it by watching someone else stand their ground when they’re shaking in their boots.  We don't learn how to be kind from a manual; we learn it by watching someone give when they have nothing left. Here is why the people you admire, your "heroes," are the most powerful tools you have for personal growth. The Power of the "Living Lesson" Concepts like "integrity" or "perseverance" are invisible until someone puts them into practice. We look for avatars, real or fictional people who embody the traits we want to see in ourselves. Whether it’s a legendary historical figure, a fictional character in a movie, or even a mentor at your office, these people act as a "North Star....