“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.” ― Robert McKee
As humans, we learn by example.
Through stories we can relate to characters and apply their fictional circumstances to our own real-life situations. We especially love stories about heroes who overcome adversity and defeat tyrants.
But what about heroes who use powers, brute force, or even weapons beyond the scope of mere mortals.
Many of the most popular stories include combat or martial arts as a means of righting wrongs. Here are are a few that fit this criteria:
- The Avengers & pretty much every superhero comic or movie
- Lord of the Rings
- Star Wars
- Harry Potter
- James Bond
- One Piece
- The Karate Kid franchise (including Cobra Kai)
- Most of the Saturday morning cartoons so many of us grew up with
- Even teacher & archaeologist Indiana Jones 'fought' his way out of scrapes
Our Kindness program flips the script, showing how goodwill can be the most effective weapon in the war against disrespect and cruelty.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
—Maya Angelou
