This August I attended a workshop with Marshall Goldsmith where he asked us this question:
Who is your hero?
Marshall noted that he borrowed the question from Ayse Brisel (See Ayse’s book: Design the Life You Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Meaningful Future).
I hadn’t really thought about my heroes before, but my answer was clear. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, RBG.
Marshall then asked:
Why is this person a hero to you?
To me, RBG has always been an image of strength, a force to be reckoned with. A woman with strong values who is ahead of her time and who has been relentless at fighting for what she believed in, having a huge impact on the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights.
Then Marshall asked:
What can you do to be more like your hero?
I loved this question. It strengthened my determination to continue to stick with my values, my passion to fight for what I believe in and make a positive impact on the people around me.
This weekend, I was devastated by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, on the evening of the Jewish New Year. But it was also clear to me that now, more than ever, I must continue to fight for what I believe in, that is what RBG would do.
Who is your hero? What can you do to be more like them?
When you feel stuck, or unsure about what you should do, ask yourself what would your hero do?
RIP RBG