Is it normal that i want to die a hero

Is it normal that I want to be a hero? I want to change the world or save someone's life and give my life for a cause? The thing i fear most is living a happy life and being average and dying in my sleep at 85 yr old. If I were a guy, I'd join the marines; instead, I want to be a missionary to unstable/dangerous countries. I desperately want to be someone like Achilles from Troy or the two snipers from Black Hawk Down or Maximus from Gladiator. Am I crazy, or is this somewhat normal?

Is It Normal?
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  • One question: How old are you?

    If you're young and don't have a family of your own, this is pretty normal.
    However, if you do have people counting on you, then I don't think it's nearly as normal.

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  • Be a hero. Find the opportunity. I'll help, but when it comes to the Water Temple, you're on your own.

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  • It's normal. Hell, I think everyone wouldd like to die honored or a hero.

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  • Fame isn't all it's cracked up to be

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  • Become an activist.

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  • That makes you go beyond the average bloke. You're selfless and thoughtful. If only people had the same thinking.

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  • You must have been ancient greek in your previous life. But seriously, ancient greeks believed the greatest honors where due to people who died fighting to defend what they loved the most.

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  • You should settle for movie star instead.

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  • I'm actually in the same boat. I was about to join the Peace Corp a year ago, only to realize I have no qualifications. I wish you didn't need to have a degree to help people. I've been looking into helping areas around where I live, but I'd need a vehicle before I could commit to a 30min-1hr trip to volunteer, unfortunately. Look into volunteering around where you live; hospitals, organic farms, zoos, nursing homes, or even local schools could use the help, I'm sure. There are websites that actually list places in specific areas that are accepting applications for volunteers.

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  • Try joining Blackwater.

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  • The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one means.

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  • I guess somebody needs to do the dirty job. I'm about saving my own ass, especially during the extreme situations. If the others tag along, might as well save someone else.

    Heroic tendencies used to irritate me when I was a kid, now I just let other people do whatever crazy shit they wanna do, as long as it doesn't concern me.

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