Be the Hero – A Must Read!

If there is one book you should read – it is “Be the Hero” by Noah Blumenthal.

In this powerful parable, Noah Blumenthal shows that we all have the ability to go down the victim path feeling frustrated, helpless and hopeless. But at any moment, we have the power to identify and change our situation – to turn into “everyday heroes”.

“Be the Hero” brings to life the entertaining tale of a struggling young professional who moves from victim to hero by learning to become aware of and change the stories that are holding him back. Battling negativity, inertia, and anger, he learns to see life through a new lens, to create new hero stories that develop his capacity to chart his own course.”

This book is about helping anyone become an everyday “hero”. “Everyday heroes don’t let life’s challenges bring them down. Instead, they stay positive and find a way to overcome their obstacles.”

The way you think can change your life. According to Blumenthal, your stories determine your happiness and success. He has divided the book into stories to help the reader change their state of mind. Here is a brief overview:

1. People Stories – Heroes choose to feel others’ pain and see to understand their actions. Victims focus on their own pain and blame others around them. The victim sees resentment toward others. The hero feels empathy.
2. Situation Stories – Heroes see the best in their lives and appreciate what they have. Victims focus on what is wrong in their lives. If you focus on what is wrong in your life, you will make yourself miserable. Victims tell stories that focus on the worst elements in their lives. The hero sees what is positive and is able to build an ability to feel gratitude. We all have much to be grateful for, but we can lose track of those things.  
3. Self Stories – Heroes believe they can influence their lives and choose to take action. Victims believe nothing can be done to improve their lives. Victims tell stories in which they are unable to change themselves and the world around them. Heroes discover the actions they can take. Hero stories builds hope.  

“In each case, I have discovered a clear link between the stories we tell and our ability to adapt, feel happy, work effectively, and achieve success. When our stories are empathetic toward others, we act in more constructive ways. When our stories are appreciative of what we have, we are more resilient and energized. And when our stories are empowering, they lead us to action. In short, we lead ourselves to be either heroes or victims.”