In 2014, the Oscars was hosting their annual ceremony where they present awards to some of the most famous names in film. That year, Matthew McConaughey was awarded for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club.

Per tradition, anyone who wins an award is to go up on stage and make a speech. If you’ve ever seen the Oscars, you might know how a lot of them sound the same. But this time, something different was said that struck home with a lot of people.

McConaughey said that at 15 years old, a very important person walked up to him and asked, “Who’s your hero?”

He thought about it, and replied, “I guess it’s me in ten years.”

Ten years go by and the same woman walked up to him and asked, “Are you a hero?”

To his amazement, McConaughey remembered their conversation and realized he wasn’t even close.

When he expressed his failure, she asked, “Why not?”

“Because it’s me in ten more years.” he said.

And it was at that moment he realized that he’s never going to achieve this ultimate hero that he was destined to be. But that’s not the point.

The point lies in the fact that it gave him something to chase. Something to strive for every day, every year, all to become a better version of himself.

If you need a role model in your life, a type of hero if you will, don’t be afraid to choose yourself. It’s not narcissistic or egotistical, if anything, it’s a humble choice because you’re admitting your not perfect now. But, you’re doing everything in your power to get as close to is as possible with time, patience, and discipline.

That’s the mark of a true hero.

Until next time,
Isaiah Taylor

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