Role Models For Success

Present day Marxists believe that Karl Marx opened their eyes and taught them that communism is a good thing, that there is no rich, nor poor.

André Bazin was idolized by filmmakers for ushering in the concepts and philosophies of cinematic realism. People look up to Gen. Douglas McArthur as a war hero, a master strategist and a great tactician. These are some of the personalities who have (posthumously) evolved from being masters of their respective crafts, to role models people want to emulate.

Any person, regardless of social stature, race, creed, and geographical location has looked up to someone for inspiration and aspire to be like him or her. People that motivate other people to do great things are role models. But role models need not come from the best schools, or have waged and won many wars, or have written tons of tomes that contemplate on man's existence; any person can be a role model to someone.

A role model serves as an inspiration or, as the case may be, a living guide to those who are inspired by his works, values, character, and life as a whole. Role models are pivotal to a person's success. College students, according to a study, were heavily influenced by their role models when deciding which career path they would likely take.

The criteria a person uses to choose a role model vary. Criteria are irrelevant in the grand scheme of things in one's life though, if a role model inspires one to do great things.

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Tauqeer Ahmed