
Author Seth Godin differentiates between heroes and mentors, saying:
"Mentors provide bespoke guidance. They take a personal interest in you. It's customized, rare and expensive.
Heroes live their lives in public, broadcasting their model to anyone who cares to look."
Here is my shining Hall of Heroes
Paul Graham
Technology & The Future
Why? - Deconstructing the exciting world of startups and company building
Bodies of Work I Like - Hackers & Painters; www.paulgraham.com/essays
Vishal Khandelwal
Investing
Why? - Teaching value investing from a First Principles framework
Bodies of Work I Like - www.safalniveshak.com
Ramit Sethi
Finance & Personal Development
Why? - Simplifying convenience. Everything is negotiable. Automation is key and liberating. Asking for things is underrated. Those who ask, get. Exercise your "ask" muscle
Bodies of Work I Like - www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com
Maria Popova
Writing
Why? - Curating quality meditations and writing in the age of information overload
Bodies of Work I Like - www.brainpickings.org