Particularmente, eu acho que os heróis são elementos positivos em uma sociedade. Quando legítimo, o herói concentra em si o conjunto de valores apreciados por uma determinada sociedade. Ele representa um modelo de comportamento a ser admirado e seguido por todos.
Justamente por achar a valorização dos heróis uma coisa importante, achei muito legal esta carta aberta ao Michael Jordan:
"Thank you for winning six NBA titles and earning hundreds of millions of dollars.
If you ask why I thank you when obviously you did it for yourself, not for me—I will respond: That’s exactly why I thank you. I can imagine the pride you take in your achievements—of being the greatest ever in your field—but I wonder if you realize fully all you have to be proud of.
Most people, unfortunately, do not push themselves to excel—and the problem is not a lack of capacity. Over a period of twenty years as a teacher, I have observed many talented students who squander their gifts. It is not ability that is missing; it is will.
It is hard work for a man to actualize his potential. Thomas Edison, who knew, defined genius as one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Many of us—perhaps most—do not wish to perspire that profusely. But you, Michael, do not share such reluctance."
Vale a pena ler a carta toda, é muito maneira. Dá para ter uma boa idéia dos valores que são cultuados por aquelas bandas.
