I recently read a very motivational story about a Florida boy named Jakob Thompson. He did something that was so amazing and touching.
A woman was saved by Jakob in a canal, which led to him being awarded the Carnegie Hero medal as well as a full scholarship. I would like to talk about this heroic act of kindness.
For starters, what really struck me about Jakob’s actions is his fearlessness. Without any second thoughts, this 17-year-old plunged into the water of an unknown person’s crisis.
It requires immense courage and selflessness to do such thing. I cannot begin to imagine how terrifying it could be but he showed no sign of caring for his own life while trying to save another.
Another thing that struck me about the story of Jakob was his humbleness. He didn’t save the lady for fame or glory; he did it solely because somebody needed his assistance. When he received the Carnegie Hero Award and scholarship, he was shocked and thankful but never anticipated anything in return for what he had done. Such type of modesty is indeed inspiring.
Another thing I would like to mention is the part played by social media in these events. It was recorded on tape by an observer that Jakob’s rescue went viral on social media sites and other news channels worldwide.
This alone indicated not only how many individuals became acquainted with what this teenager had done to earn such recognition but also showed just how much influence social media can have in disseminating positive stories on a global scale.
For this reason, we need to always be aware of the fact that networking platforms can serve as agents of good if they are used to shine a light on acts of kindness and courage taking place near us.
What I learned about the world today given Jakob’s narrative is that it showed me how important kindness and empathy are. It is so simple to become self-centered and unaware of other people’s problems because we’re too busy with our own lives.
But little acts of love can go a long way. No matter who or what it is, whether it means helping those who need assistance most urgently or merely being nice towards strangers, you have the ability to change this world for good.
Jakob Thompson's bravery was beyond measure as well as his humility and compassion too were quite exemplary. These actions remind us about helping others always being necessary but only one person doing so can make an impact on earth.
What I wish for everyone after learning about Jakob’s story is that they would become kind hearted individuals just like him, also courageous enough when faced with challenges while being selfless in their everyday lives too.