The word “heroism” has been degraded through overuse and misuse into a mere synonym for fame or notoriety. Running into a burning building to save a baby isn’t heroism. It may be brave or courageous, but it isn’t heroic.
Real heroism is active resistance to the day-to-day attacks that wear down your commitment to the things you know to be true and valuable.
Real heroism makes available and preserves that which is true and lasting.
Real heroism is daily re-commitment to personal integrity.