In Search Of Heroes Spreads Good News About Everyday, Real-Life Heroes Who Deserve Recognition For Their Good Works

I finally made it home from Perry Marshall's 80-20 Seminar and One Day Intensive in Chicago.

Wow, people in Chicago definitely react to heroes differently than people in Huntsville, Alabama at Rhea Perry's Real Estate event, Nashville, Tennessee at Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer Super Conference and San Diego at Frank Kern's Mass Control Seminar. I felt like I had suddenly turned into Lex Luther or the demon reincarnation of Superman.

When I left for Chicago, I was too depressed to wear my Captain Biorhythm costume. I just did not have the emotional energy or intellectual prowess to explain the Captain Biorhythm brain hemisphere test, the secret BioAwareness brain balancing techniques, the secret handshake and the awesome healing hug, in honor of my dad.

I am still trying to deal with my dad's recent death and the loss of my mom one year ago. I guess I was feeling like a pretty wimpy, whiny hero so I decided to wear my Superman shirt that I found at the Goodwill Store in my neighborhood for $4.

Everyone knows the Superman symbol and the history or the character. I knew I would not have to explain anything to anyone about this timeless hero. I thought it would be interesting to see how people would react positively or negatively to the Superman image worn by a mere mortal. Hopefully, I would get a few laughs and perhaps a few snickers and secret winks.

I was amazed...astounded. Holy Batman and Robin, very few people in Chicago said anything. They just stared as if I was an alien from the planet Krypton, maybe even a mass murderer or child molester.

There had to be something wrong. Even though I was a little depressed, missing my mom and dad, especially burying my dad on May 5, only 4 days ahead of my birthday, I still smiled at every person, but few returned my smile.

The big question was, "Was it me or them?" While flying from San Diego, I had plenty of people smile and address me as Superman and ask , "Where is your cape?" or "Who are you going to save today?" It was great. I had the opportunity to enter into a humorous dialog that uplifted the emotions of all involved, including those within ear shot.

Frankly, the reactions of people in Chicago were a little scary. One flight attendant even told me disapprovingly, "What makes you think you are worthy of making a statement like that?"

I replied, "I work out all the time so I'm not a disgrace to the costume."

I thought to myself, "Gee, what's the deal with this lady? She went out of her way to belittle me when I was trying to do good, to make people smile? What's wrong with wearing a Superman shirt anyway? Besides, I'm not even wearing the entire costume with red cape, yellow shoes and utility belt. Maybe she hates Superman or just hates old guys with muscles who are reliving their youth in public."

I guess the old saying it true, "No good deed goes unpunished!"

Anyway, enough complaining about reality, even though at this time a heavy dose of fantasy is helping me cope with the loss of my two greatest heroes. The best way of feeling better emotionally is thinking about others and doing something constructive to add a little levity and inspiration to their day.

If making a public spectacle of myself by living my public life as a flawed hero, to help me overcome the grief of losing my mom and dad, you have to accept the good with the bad, the compliments with the complaints, the crushing rejections with the grudging admiration.

Besides, there is a reason for my madness, insanity...perhaps genius. Both Frank Kern, in his "Mass Control Marketing System" and Dan Kennedy in his course, "How To Create Personality In Your Copy To Establish Customers For Life" encourage everyone to become a hero, guru, teacher that is outstanding, interesting...not boring.

Dan Kennedy says, "If you create a hero persona or guru, some people will love you while others will hate you." (My interpretation of what he said.)

How true is that! Dan and Frank are true geniuses and have created their own unique characters that people love and hate. I guess I'm in good company.

I will have to say that there was one group of people who reacted in a positive way to Superman. It was a group of Japanese tourists who immediately raised their hands to the heavens and imitated flying, saying, "Superman!" with awesome reverence. We all laughed and felt much better about ourselves and the day's prospects.

Well, I have to go get my mail, unpack and do some work. Please let me know what you think. DO YOU THINK I AM INSANE for attempting to inspire others to discover their hero within to help them overcome difficult times?

I promise to respond to every comment.

I am also a little behind on responding to all the dear Warriors who encouraged me with their own stories of loss. That was so helpful to me it is a priceless gift that goes beyond material reality and transcends into eternal life where the rewards are greater than anything I can say or do.

Anyway, when I get a chance, I will tell you about the transcendental experience, truly embarrassing, I had with one of the beautiful flight attendants on the flight back to San Diego after a couple of Bloody Marys.

I think that alcohol used in times of sorrow can not only help you get over your grieving but give you an instant attitude alteration. The big question is, "How do I use it constructively without becoming addicted and transforming into an alcoholic?"

take care,
ralph