From “Batman: The Imposter” by Mattson Tomlin
Submerged in fascination with Sherlock Holmes, el Zorro and Da Vinci’s sketches, Bob Kane felt inspired to create a character from these iconic references. Along with Bill Finger, Kane began to work, and the character’s identity started to take shape. And on March 30th, 1939, he came to life. Since then, he has been a symbol of hope to the people of Gotham City and, to many of us, a symbol of determination and courage. He stands for the people and the city he loves and inspires fear in his enemies, bringing them to justice to make the world a better place. During the day, he is Bruce Wayne; during the night, he is the Batman. Since his inception, many writers have taken on the caped crusader and created different versions of him. However, in every iteration, Batman shares the same way of being. So, in this edition of The Mindsets, we’ll explore the qualities, virtues and skills Batman has to be the best detective in the world, the nightmare of Gotham City’s criminals, and a symbol of hope to everyone who needs him. As Thomas Wayne said in Batman Begins (2005), “Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.”
1. Mission-Orientated
Batman’s mission-orientated mind teaches us how to pursue our footprint steadily. After experiencing his parent’s murder as a kid, Batman vowed to protect Gotham City and everyone in it to ensure that it never happened to anyone again. And from that vow, Batman began to grow in his mind daily. Eventually, Bruce made the suit and gadgets, learned to fight and built a team, and finally, his mission truly began. And since then, Batman’s mission-orientated way of being has led him to all his achievements. Knowing he will have to make sacrifices, including renouncing his day-to-day life, learning to conquer his fears and use them as fuel for himself, and breaking all limitations of what a human and his brain can do are some of the ways he’s stayed dedicated to his mission for so much time. Therefore, as Batman teaches us, when we find a mission, we must orient our minds towards it. Our decisions, thoughts and tasks must push us towards achieving it, and we must constantly reflect on how we walk the path. However, we must also be careful not to make this mission the only one in our lives, as Batman is also an example of the consequences of forgetting everything but your mission. So, the lesson Batman gives us through his extreme mission-orientated mind is to follow our mission without forgetting what is around and beyond it; to follow it in balance.
2. Preparedness
Batman’s preparedness teaches us to mitigate risks and avoid intricacies. He doesn’t have superpowers. However, that isn’t a problem, as his ability to analyse, understand and prepare has helped Batman defeat the most powerful foes. Batman’s preparedness has been why he and his team have saved the world plenty of times, even when Superman, the strongest being in the universe, had to be stopped. And through his preparedness, he teaches us the importance of knowing where your mission and you are heading, what dangers you might face and how vital it is to prepare yourself to mitigate them. Whether it’s an insignificant or significant risk, as long as you can foresee it, you can work on a contingency plan to fight it if it comes to be. So, as Batman, when working towards your footprint, know the possible outcomes of your decisions and steps, and be prepared to overcome any possible hardships. However, remember not to obsess about these, as you need to measure your suspicion levels and remain aware of the present. Be prepared without sacrificing your presence today.
3. Unconditionality
Batman’s unconditionality teaches us to be true to ourselves and our footprint. Whether it is to Alfred, Robin, Catwoman, the Justice League or Gotham City, Batman is always unconditional. His loyalty often manifests by being ready to put his life after his team and city. And beyond his unconditionality to others, he is unconditional to himself and his work ethic. His integrity is unbreakable no matter the situation, and he is forever faithful to his mission. Nevertheless, Batman sometimes overdoes this unconditionality, putting himself in danger when other viable options exist. He believes in people and the good in them. And sometimes, that makes him believe he can save everyone. And while that is a beautiful way to see life, we must understand that, for whatever reason, sometimes that is not the case. Therefore, like Batman, be unconditional to your values, people, and mission. Be ready to fight to keep chasing your footprint. And also, be ready to know when to let go, as holding on to something that needs to be let go can be damaging too.
Batman is a symbol of hope, integrity and courage. His work ethic is unparalleled to many we’ve ever seen. And regardless of it being fiction, there is plenty he can teach us through his actions. So, remember to stay mission-orientated once you’ve found your footprint. Work towards your footprint, but also remember to stay aware of other aspects of life surrounding you. Beyond that, be prepared for all scenarios. Know the risks and dangers of the path you’ve embarked on, and be ready to mitigate any threats and perils. And finally, be unconditional to yourself, your values, your people and, of course, your mission, as these are the foundations for you to accomplish that footprint you want to leave behind. Now, we invite you to adopt The Batman’s Mindset as we all keep walking toward our footprint and a better world.
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