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"Neighbourhood Heroes" are people from whom we can all learn. They are "teachers" or role models who have:
- Done something small or big (usually consistently and over time) that made a positive difference for an individual or group of people -- This
must have been the sort of action that "average" people could learn from and copy.
- Inspired others to take action and reach their own true potential.
- Overcame a physical, emotional or other obstacle and in so doing, became a role model for others who face a similar challenge.
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- Compliment when they feel like criticizing.
- Stand their ground when they feel like giving up.
- Stay when they feel like running.
- Give when they feel like talking.
- Approach when they feel like avoiding.
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"A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't
enough to go around."
Edgar Watson Howe
Neighbourhood Heroes know that doing small positive things CONSISTENTLY makes a big difference.
"The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't."
Henry Ward Beecher
Neighbourhood Heroes are persistent.
"Nothing is so contagious as an example. We never do great good or great evil without bringing about more of the same on the part of others"
La Rochefoucauld
Neighbourhood Heroes are positive role models.
"If you can keep on trying after three failures in a given undertaking, you may consider yourself a "suspect" as a potential leader.
If you keep on trying after a dozen failures, the seed of genius is germinating within your soul"
Napoleon Hill
Neighbourhood Heroes are persistent.
"It's more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labour diligently for a salvation of the masses."
Dag Hammarskjold, U.N. Secretary General
Neighbourhood Heroes focus on making a difference for individuals and small groups of people.
"We tend to see more through our thoughts and opinions than we do through our eyes."
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Neighbourhood Heroes are non-judgmental.
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