What Happens When You Lose Your Heroes?
Perhaps you’re aware of the almost unbelievable story of Lance
Armstrong. Recent news of a supposed doping scandal washes away the mystique of
his once shinning accomplishments. What he seemed to accomplish in winning
seven consecutive Tour De France cycling races was an inspiration to millions
of people. After his exposure as a cheat, not only do his accomplishments seem
tainted, but so does the inspiration he ignited in those who followed and
supported him. Sadly, cheating is not exclusive to Team Armstrong. Apparently
he did it the best, until he got caught, but there is an culture of
cheating in many professional sports, not just cycling. So what do we do with
this information? How can we look to heroes for inspiration when those heroes
are frauds?
Hopefully we all have at least one person we can look up to and admire. They don’t necessarily have to be heroes, but if they are honorable, trustworthy, loyal, ethical, moral, the list goes on actually, but if they are positive role mo…
Hopefully we all have at least one person we can look up to and admire. They don’t necessarily have to be heroes, but if they are honorable, trustworthy, loyal, ethical, moral, the list goes on actually, but if they are positive role mo…
