HeroicStories Archives

Represent the Positive

June 10, 2022August 3, 2016

We all impact the world around us in various ways, and often in ways we might not even realize. My goal, and I hope yours, is to do so in some kind of positive way. Personally that means things ranging from helping people use technology, to hosting picnics with a hundred Corgis, and of course publishing … Read more

The Master of “GoodSpeak”

February 19, 2016

by Bob Burg
Jupiter, Florida, USA

Have you ever known of someone who sets an example you can learn from, emulate, and utilize for the rest of your life? Such a person is my Dad.

Because I Trust You

January 25, 2016

by Julie Conley
Grove City, Ohio, USA

My first job after college was working for a small apartment complex as a rental agent. I actually enjoyed a lot of the job, interacting with residents, solving problems, and meeting new people. The downside was working with the owner and manager. I became the resident flunky.

Kindness within Traffic Peril

January 15, 2016

Geri Winters
California

After a recent business trip, I was returning home to Northern California. Since I live a four-hour drive from the San Francisco airport, I had left my car at the airport parking garage for the return trip.

A Long, Heroic Summer

June 10, 2022July 15, 2015

I hope summer is treating you well! When I first encountered HeroicStories, well over a decade ago now (yikes! More like a decade and a half!), it spoke to me right away. There’s no shortage of “bad” news to be had – heck, that’s what it means to be news, after all; something out of … Read more

Two Strangers, Two Choices

June 17, 2025July 11, 2015

A car thief is apprehended through the quick actions of a complete stranger.

Talk With Bob and Be Honest

November 20, 2014November 3, 2014

By Kevin S.
Texas, USA

After 25 years of varied drug abuses, I was using between $200 to $1000 worth of crack cocaine daily. I had lost my friends, my marriage, 20 years of savings, most of my possessions and the will to live without crack. Thoughts of suicide were constant.

No one knew that I was using drugs besides my dealers and me. I thought it was funny to answer honestly when asked “How’s it going?” I’d say, “I’m trying to keep my crack habit down to $200 per day.” I was amazed at the response: laughter. Since I never talked about using, no one knew.

A Mission to Remember

December 24, 2014September 8, 2014

Deb Donkers
Ontario, Canada

A new customer at the small-town pharmacy where I work said she was going on a mission to Ecuador. I had always yearned go on a mission myself, so I offered to join her. I didn’t know what would be involved, or what the people and culture would be like, so I researched the country before leaving.

Dinner For Two

September 1, 2014

by Betty Frank
Ohio, USA

For the past 30 something years, my husband and myself, and our children when they were growing up, have had a “truck patch”. We’ve grown sweet corn, potatoes, red beets and assorted other vegetables each summer, and then sold them. This has helped us to pay for college, cars, or whatever was needed.

After the kids grew up, just my husband and I continued on with this task, since he is a true “farm boy” at heart. He just loves the soil and growing things.

Panic in the Deep End

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014

by S. J. Heron
Florida, USA

I grew up in the 50’s in a midwestern suburb. Summers were idyllic, but there was little to do except ride bikes, swing on the swings, or play dolls. Our parents were rather protective and didn’t allow us to wander far from home. We were often bored.

When the YMCA opened a facility in our neighborhood, we kids were thrilled. All the families joined. A gym, a trampoline, a swimming pool, and all within an area approved by our parents.