Make a list of my heroes

On vacation last week, I started stoking the fires for a new round of ideas and inspiration. I bought a bunch of new books. I spent some time writing down some ideas. And as part of all that, I started thinking about folks I really admire and how I might better emulate my heroes. What I have in mind is taking some time to identify people I admire and want to model myself after.

My list is a hodge podge of entrepreneurs and innovators, artists and politicians. Most of them are outspoken, emotional, well-spoken and grounded as individuals. What I’d like to do is spend a little time each month reflecting on each person and asking “have I expressed my inner Chuck D lately” or “what would Emerson do?”. The whole project strikes me as Franklin – so I’ve added him to the list as well. These folks are my personal board of directors – my self created junto. 5 years ago