Role Models and Personal Growth

A role model refers to an individual whose achievement, behavior, or way of life is emulated by others who also aspire to be at the same level as the person. These role models may be already established in their particular fields, and others want to emulate that success. You can use a role model to identify which skills and behaviors you strive for and what achievements you aim to accomplish. Just knowing that if he/she can be who they want to be, that means I can too, and this ain't no private club. Role models can be anywhere and everywhere, someone that you admire, have something in common with, and who you want to aspire to be, envision your potential, not a clone, your uniqueness put into the mix. Adapting these qualities to our unique circumstances and values, integrating them in a way that aligns with your individuality and personal growth. When we observe role models that have overcome their trials and tribulations and made the impossible possible, it is inspiring to believe in one's self, if they can do it, I can do it, the yes I can attitude. Being an observer, and analyzing the role models' journey, gives an insight into the strategies, mindset, and habits that contributed to their success. We learn that falling down and getting back up again is a natural part of the process, and builds character, and builds resilience and determination, to navigate through obstacles and conquer adversity. For example, Superman has been my role model since I was a kid, I admired his idealism, restraint, fairness, and compassion, he always had integrity, courage, and commitment, the same traits I had during my 20-plus years in the military. Superman had an unwavering moral code, he was selfless, and had the desire to help others, he was motivated by his sense of duty to protect and serve the greater good, I found those traits were inside myself, via honor courage, and commitment. Even Superman's alter ego Clark Kent is a swell guy, He is humble and kind and looks for the good in others, he practices restraint, and restraint in the military refers to behavior that indicates deliberate actions to limit the use of violence, not blowing a gasket. As time goes by, he has become more of a relatable character for me, but I am not faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but I do have the same core values of honor, courage, and commitment, and be the best version of me that would make superman proud.

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