On Having A Role Model

Having a role model, while going through life changes is one strategy that can be used to assist you with achieving your goals in life.   Having someone that you can look to, is almost like having a blue print or a roadmap of which way you should go.  Role models can serve as a vision, or focal point.  Being able to see what someone other than your self has gone through, and what they have accomplished in life, in spite of their trials, can be awe inspiring.  Choosing a role model is not about trying to be like someone else, but it more so serve as a means of achieving something in life that you desire to have or someone that you strive to become in life.

It’s nice when you can see what the outcome of what you want to achieve, might look like.  There are many people in this world that have gone through life trials, and found their way out of it. They made it out because they’ve made the choice not to stay stuck in their mess.  They decided to do something different.  I’d venture to say that not only did these people make it up on their mind that they want something better, but they were able to vision how their lives might play out through the life of someone else. 

So what is a role model?  A role model is a person whose actions, way of living, or success in life, is or can be modeled by others.  A role model is someone who other individuals aspire to be like, either in the present or in the future.  Having a role model is important as having a role model can help you become the person you want to be, and inspire you to make a difference in life.  So how do you choose a role model:

1. When choosing a role model, make sure it’s someone that you know. This person should be a voice of reason for you. This person should be someone that could help guide you into becoming the best you that you can be.
2. When choosing a role model, think about those aspects about yourself that you are not please with and want to make better.Take a personal inventory of yourself, and think about those qualities that you have that may be impeding your growth. Your role model should be someone that can hold you accountable with making those changes in life.
3. Being assertive and confident in your self is important as well.You have to know that you are more than capable of achieving your goals and making those changes in life.The person you chose as your role model is there to motivate you to become a better person.
4. Your role model should possess qualities that you desire to have. These are people that inspire you and that you admire.It’s something about them and what they do that encourages you and makes you want to do more with your life.
5. Your role model should have goals and direction in life.Your role model should not exist just to exist, but they’re living to make a difference in lives of others and to leave a lasting impact for someone else, in this world.
6. Your role model should not be negative, thinking negative, and give off negative energy. Your role model should be someone that encourages you, build you up, can hold you accountable for your actions, and overall can make you feel good about yourself.
7. Your role model is not perfect.He or she has flaws and short comings, but in spite of that, they work well with others, they acknowledge their weaknesses, and they are able to acknowledge that it was hard work, dedication and commitment that got them to where they are now in life.
8. Never tried to be a direct replica of your role model.Be your own person and create your own unique style

Regardless of where you are in life, having a role model as a part of your life could be essential in helping you achieve your goals and to take that next step in life.   Your goal is not to become them or live their lives, but to use them as a means of support to help you get to where you want to be in life, and believe you should be.