It’s what you do that defines you
Another inspirational movie quote this week, this time from one of my favorite shows, “Batman Begins”. It’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you.
I think the statement says a lot about people and their motivation in doing things. Often times the framework of a person will drive them to do the things that their framework built them to do, but sometimes external motivators like fear, greed, or compassion will drive them to do things that is not normal in their lives.
The interesting thing is when these motivators start to change a person on the inside. Years of living in fear can erode away at a person’s fiber and ultimately change them. I do believe that people can change, but to change for the better it takes a dedication and a discipline that the general population honestly just does not have.
It ultimately comes back to the question on what drives a person. Emotions can be controlled at will with discipline and focus, although most people disagree. However, some people let their emotions drive them. But ultimately, “Our heart loves what our mind thinks about, and our body does what our heart loves.” You can control what is in your mind, and are directly in control of your actions. It’s all about focus.
Oh, and I’ve decided to become Batman.
