Just looking for movies or tv shows featuring rp characters that embody self-discipline in an admiring way, as I feel watching movies or series are an excellent way to reflect on one's own life. I am disappointed how you can NOT be a hero now in entertainment without having some kind of “magic” or “super powers”. It does basically communicate the message that normal people are useless and helpless and that those who make it big do so due to some kind of unfair advantage that they were gifted with (unearned).

To summarize: RP, Male user growing up. Hardworking. Will end up successful. So, I'm looking for a good old fashioned, hard working, smart, educated and disciplined male characters. What person from movies, anime, tv shows, books, or real life would you assert represents these virtues, values and principles?