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Do role models have an impact on one’s life?

Introduction:

Role models whether they are figures of high authority,parents, siblings or even peers

can have either positive ornegative impact on one’s life

. There is some point in life whenevery child desires to live up to the standards set upon by their rolemodels. In the conquest to be more like one’s role model,

we striveto outline our better qualities, we acknowledge our flaws andtry to conceal them or we may even lose parts of ourselves inthe course of trying to be someone we are not

. Role modelshave an impact on one’s life as it can motivate one to be a betterindividual, cause one to lose one’s identity and it can have a negativeinfluence on one’s character.

Point 1

: Role models

entice a person to work towards his or hergoals

. The role models here have provided people with a glimpse of their vision and by doing so, people are

able to recognize,comprehend and relate to their role figure

. Seeing their rolemodels successfully confronting hardships will motivate people toendure difficulties and crises. In fact, role models can embed thequote, “If I can do it, so can you” in one’s life. The life experiences of one’s role model will teach and educate us in the lessons of life whichcannot be found anywhere else.

Gandhi

made a difference byliberating India. He believed in independence and the freedom of speech. His beliefs were not shattered despite being subjected tonumerous obstacles like being thrown into jail. He now serves as

aninspiration to the liberal minded

who are

not afraid to stand upfor their rights

.

Conclusion

: Role models can either benefit a person by serving

as asource of inspiration or cause detrimental effects to a person

.We can never adequately express the influence role models have onone’s life but what must be highlighted is that role models shouldalways be positive ones.

We need role models that remind us of what being a human means those who can prepare us to...