My Heroes:
Joseph Campbell - He wrote "Hero with a thousand faces" singlehandedly inspiring thousands of works of fiction (Star Wars!) both in print and on screen and said the immortal words; "Follow your bliss!" inspiring a whole generation to seek out their dreams. Not bad for a lecturer in mythology.
O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba - Founder of Aikido, the most non-violent martial art it has been my privelage to practice.
Yang Cheng Fu - Grandson of Yang Luchan founder of Yang Style Taijiquan, brought Taijiquan as a martial art for health to the masses. Emphasised the health of Taiji while still being kick ass; known as "Yang the Invincible".
Paul Foster Case - Piano virtuoso, Prestidigitator and Founder of B.O.T.A. a western mystery tradition. He and Steve would have a lot to talk about.
Steve Pavlina - Not trying to suck up here, Steve made my list because he offers personal development advice he's tried and tested to the masses for free. While he obviously makes a tidy profit from his blog it isn't done by holding his knowledge hostage for the chosen few who pay thousands for it.
David Suzuki - Environmentalist. Haven't been a fan for long but I recently saw him tell a room full of journalists that he didn't trust them and gave them a serve on how they personally were adding to global warming. He told the truth, he didn't mince words, he made it real for them. When he left that room those people didn't just have good copy, they had direct knowledge of their involvement aswell. So refreshing.
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