Don’t let your buddy down—that’s the basis of military courage. But a hero goes beyond that. The essence of greatness is more than talent or skill. As Jackie Robinson said, a life is meaningless except for its impact on other lives. The athlete who makes their team better? An athlete who makes the team better off the court too? The leader who gets more out of the people around them? The artist who inspires their audience? The soldier whose calm is contagious?
