Summary

The article encourages readers to become their own superheroes by setting goals, developing skills, and working towards becoming a better version of themselves over the next three years.

Abstract

The author of the article, Godofredo Rojas, challenges the traditional notion of innate talent and superhero worship by advocating for personal growth and skill development. Citing Carol S. Dweck's view on talent as a learned trait rather than an innate ability, the article suggests that by committing to continuous learning and discipline, anyone can achieve greatness. It proposes a shift from being an admirer to taking action and becoming the superhero one aspires to be. The author emphasizes the importance of self-improvement through setting goals, practicing new skills, and holding oneself accountable to become the best version of oneself. The article encourages readers to envision their future selves as superheroes, making decisions and taking actions in alignment with that vision to ensure consistent personal growth.

Opinions

The author rejects the idea that only those with natural talent can achieve greatness, instead believing in the power of training and dedication.
The article conveys a strong opinion against passive admiration of heroes, suggesting that one should strive to emulate and eventually become like their idols through personal development.
The concept of talent is criticized for creating an unconscious bias that can prevent individuals from attempting to develop new skills.
The author believes in the transformative power of consistent practice and repetition in achieving what others may dismiss as talent.
The idea of choosing oneself as a future superhero is presented as a powerful motivator for personal growth and self-improvement.
The article promotes the notion of setting high standards for oneself and continuously raising the bar as a sign of progress and self-improvement.
The author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and accountability, suggesting regular check-ins to assess personal progress and alignment with future goals.
The article concludes with an invitation to readers to commit to becoming their own superheroes through perseverance and a strong will to change.

Lesson

Who Is Your Superhero? He Must Be You in 3 Years

And start to shape your superpowers.

Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn’t mean that others can’t do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.

Carol S. Dweck

The concept of talent is absurd.

If I have to choose a superpower, I will choose to be invisible sometimes. The idea nobody can see me and do whatever I want sounds tentative. To be honest, I was not a big fan of superheroes. But I agree people love them, with those superpowers like Batman or Spiderman.

The idea that we can do something great fricking us because it will lead us out of the box. Indeed, It‘s easier to admire someone rather than committed to something great.

I admire people who achieve their goals, and I think I can learn a lot from them. But to be honest, I wasn’t a crazy fan of any of them.

I remembered years ago, I watched a soccer game, and after the game, the reporter asked a question to the best player who didn’t play that night. He asked:

Did you watch the game? The player responded, no. Reporter: But they are your friends. Its your team. He replied, I don’t have to watch. I am a player not a fan.

After hearing that, I realized:

I was tired of being a fan. I wanted to be a player.

I admire a lot of writers here — a lot of talent over this platform. And I am learning from them. But it doesn’t mean I ‘d’ admire them without doing anything.

The concept of talent is tagging someone as a hero and unconsciously neglected to try at least and develop a new skill.

That is why I disagree when people say you need to have the talent to do something great.

Certainly, repetition and consistency go hand by hand with it. And you will realize that soon you become — “a talented person.”

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Change your Superheroes

One of my favorite quotes is by Carol Dweck.

“We like to think of our champions and idols as superheroes who were born different from us. We don’t like to think of them as relatively ordinary people who made themselves extraordinary.”

Why don’t you change your mind and promise this:

From now, my superhero will be me in 3 Years.

And then ask yourself who you want to be in the future:

A better version of yourself.
Develop more empathy.
Develop a new skill.
Read more books.
Practice a new sport.
And start to act like that person.

You are making yourself the best superhero ever. And start to act according to that hero every day in your daily life. All the actions you do will be according to the hero you want to be.

Instead, to admire heroes, you can become one of them. Wouldn’t it be fantastic? I am sure it will be.

Even if you constantly change your mind as you are growing up, your superhero will not be the same anymore. Because you will put the bar higher. And that’s amazing; it is a big sign you are getting better.

Hopefully, you never reach that superhero. It will mean you are growing with more confidence and new skills.

Declaration

As I wrote above, I admire a lot of people in my life. And I am grateful to learn a lot from them constantly. You can still be admiring people and having those superheroes, but with the thought that you will be one of them.

They just have the talent to be constantly disciplined and open to learning. Repetition and be accountable in your everyday life will help you to be on the right path.

Ask this question in your everyday routine to keep yourself accountable.

Where am I now?
What were the wins for the past 90 days?
What are the wins I want for the next 90 days?
Who do I want to be in 3 years?
Where do I want to be in one year?

Be sincere with yourself and respond to this question to ensure you are on the right path to be your own superhero.

Final Thoughts

We all have a superhero at least once in our life. Some people have until now, and that is fine. But always think you can be your superhero. People are not ready to pay the effort to be one of them.

Don’t believe the myth of talent, tagging everyone, and stopping people from reaching real goals.

Perseverance, repetition, and the will to become one of them is all you need to start that big change.

From now, are you ready to be your superhero?

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Godofredo Rojas is a writer, chef, and constant learner from Peru. He studied in Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Peru. He moved to New York in March 2011. You can find him on Facebook and Twiter.