What Constitutes a Role Model


Anyone can be role model--a teacher, a parent, a friend, an athlete, a relative. Characteristics of a role model include:

  • feels obligation to better "society" or work for the common good of the community
  • compassionate
  • has developed powerful and effective habits of the mind and soul
  • can work through challenges
  • committed to what they do
  • capacity to achieve goals and obtain self-fulfillment
  • possesses high standards and values
  • admired for courage and strength

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