Philip Zimbardo's What Makes A Hero?

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Hundreds of children have learned to love playing music on their instruments in a safe and fun environment. Did you know the music programs are being cut out of schools due to budget issues? According to Do.Something.org these programs are proven to improve academic skills, advanced reading skills, and kids are more likely to stay in school. Music teachers go beyond and above to be the best teachers they possibly can be. Mark does this daily while getting up early for lessons and staying late for extra activities.
In “What Makes a Hero?” researcher Philip Zimbardo discusses the fact that selflessness is a heroic quality. He discuss how people who do heroic acts tend to be more selfless than people who don’t. Mark also does not require material

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