Comments on: Lessons From My Secret Life as a Navy SEAL

By: David Boone - Homeless Teen Gets Full Ride To Harvard University

David Boone - Homeless Teen Gets Full Ride To Harvard University — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:20:24 +0000

[...] Not all of us can change the world, but we can keep our eyes open for the opportunities to help one person at a time. Like David’s principal, school nurse and his friend’s parents, we can try to pay attention and act on opportunities to help when they’re in front of us. Not everyone is in a position to bring strangers into their houses or comfortable with that type of commitment, but there are small things we can do to be heroes. [...]

By: 7 Easy Ways You Can Be a Better Person

7 Easy Ways You Can Be a Better Person — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:17:52 +0000

[...] 5) You can be a hero every day, with the little things that help others – open a door for someone, help them with their packages, ask how they’re doing, introduce them to someone else. My grandfather was a hero to a lot of people. We can be heroes too. (For more examples of how you can be a hero, see my post: Lessons from My Secret Life as a Navy SEAL). [...]

By: Brad Aronson

Brad Aronson — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:12:45 +0000

Oprah’s philanthropic efforts make her a super hero — even if she doesn’t have a cape and mask. Thanks for your post.

By: Katy Friedland

Katy Friedland — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:28:05 +0000

I have never identified with superheroes, but have had many Oprah related fantasies when I am talking to someone going through hardship. I imagine myself reaching into my bag and saying “today is your lucky day- here is a makeover, a new car, or even better scholarship!” Your post is a nice reminder that although you might not be able to fix someone’s big problem, you can still do a million small gestures that are helpful and heroic.

By: 22 High-Impact, low cost social media opportunities for nonprofits

22 High-Impact, low cost social media opportunities for nonprofits — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:53:48 +0000

[...] I think you’ll also probably like these blog posts: Caine’s Arcade, an Inspirational Video that will Make Your Day, Mission Statement for Life, Kiva.org: Limited Time Opportunity to Make a Donation with LinkedIn Founder’s Money and Lessons from My Secret Life as a Navy SEAL. [...]

By: bradaronson

bradaronson — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:00:54 +0000

Surprising: Lesson from my Secret Life as a Navy SEAL http://t.co/XJ1oLKlp How you can be a Hero every day as a regular person

By: Brad Aronson

Brad Aronson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:43:02 +0000

Thanks Leslie! I’m loving the family support.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:24:37 +0000

You are truly a superhero. You are the best. We can all learn from you.

By: Robaronson22

Robaronson22 — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:32:46 +0000

Lessons From My Secret Life as a Navy SEAL http://t.co/xtqBWRpQ via @bradaronson

By: barthook

barthook — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:25:06 +0000

Lessons From My Secret Life as a Navy SEAL http://t.co/w4nWw7Th via @bradaronson