Who are your personal role models, inspirations for how you run your life?

[Tcrumpen]

This might get quite deep but i'm curious as to who people view as their role model and general inspirations for their life, for me my two big inspirations are my uncle and the great musician James Hetfield. Say what you like about Metallica but you can't deny Jame's Rhythmic skill plus also this video just proves my point about how inspirational James can be
 

 

[Volbet]

Something as cliché as my parents. 

They have pretty much spend their life doing whatever they wanted and made a good living doing it. 

All while staying as much out of everybodies business as possible. 

[Eduard the weeb]

probably Peter Mckinnon because he was able to master the craft of photography and cinema photography and he made that his profession, and know through Youtube he first shows people how to get better at things like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premier Pro and he also shows the world in a different point of view and he inspires me to do better at photography.

 

also he looks super cool and his hair and tattoos are really cool imo lol

[Automobili3XF]

Since i've heard of Magnus Walker i think he sort of became the person i looked up to, not a role model per say (i lack the audacity Walker has) but i admire him immensely, from his "relaxed" style, the love for the machine (in this case classic Porsches), his audacity to just go out there and make anything work in his favor, everything in general.

 

[Evolution.]

Ali the boxer and Malcom x for will power, determination, discipline, and morals 

 

Old mike Tyson and Gordon Ramsey for their lack of giving a shit and being brutally honest while being humble 

 

[Tcrumpen]

9 hours ago, VenomZ_ said:

Ali the boxer and Malcom x for will power, determination, discipline, and morals 

 

Old mike Tyson and Gordon Ramsey for their lack of giving a shit and being brutally honest while being humble 

 

If you're fan of people saying it how it is then Simon Cowell would be the perfect person for you

[Guest]

I don't have any humans as role models or inspirations, however that's not to say I don't admire the qualities and characteristics of people. For me I guess I like to keep us (humans) all on the same level, I don't view anyone as more intelligent, gifted or intellectual as another person. Every person has a unique ability, purpose and gift, many of them go about their days unknown to the world.

 

The reason WHY I don't have role models is varied, but the main premise is that often the roll models outside our immediate family and friends often are people who are praised and put up on a pedestal, but In reality what we see of these people is only a snippet of their real lives. Stephen Hawking is one such example, but there are many others. A man noted for his discoveries and theories, but on the other side of the coin he cheated on his wife and left her. There's ALWAYS a hidden side to every one of use, so I never "look up" to someone or idealize them.

[Tcrumpen]

1 minute ago, cartdog said:

I don't have any humans as role models or inspirations, however that's not to say I don't admire the qualities and characteristics of people. For me I guess I like to keep us (humans) all on the same level, I don't view anyone as more intelligent, gifted or intellectual as another person. Every person has a unique ability, purpose and gift, many of them go about their days unknown to the world.

 

The reason WHY I don't have role models is varied, but the main premise is that often the roll models outside our immediate family and friends often are people who are praised and put up on a pedestal, but In reality what we see of these people is only a snippet of their real lives. Stephen Hawking is one such example, but there are many others. A man noted for his discoveries and theories, but on the other side of the coin he cheated on his wife and left her. There's ALWAYS a hidden side to every one of use, so I never "look up" to someone or idealize them.

Psychologically everyone needs a role model, but i totally get where you're coming from as i myself have massive trust issues

[Guest]

Just now, Tcrumpen said:

Psychologically everyone needs a role model, but i totally get where you're coming from as i myself have massive trust issues

Absolutely. As I said my role models aren't PEOPLE but there is someone I view as a perfect "roll model" in which to admire and follow, If that's the phrasing to use.

 

4 minutes ago, Tcrumpen said:

i totally get where you're coming from as i myself have massive trust issues

Oh I wouldn't say Its trust, not for me anyway. It's more of a realistic view in helping keep us all humble. So a way to do that is to view us all on the same level, aware of both our strengths and weaknesses in others and ourselves. 

[Tcrumpen]

3 minutes ago, cartdog said:

Absolutely. As I said my role models aren't PEOPLE but there is someone I view as a perfect "roll model" in which to admire and follow, If that's the phrasing to use.

 

Oh I wouldn't say Its trust, not for me anyway. It's more of a realistic view in helping keep us all humble. So a way to do that is to view us all on the same level, aware of both our strengths and weaknesses in others and ourselves. 

If that someone isn't a person who is it? Is he/she fictional?

 

No-one is perfect i get that but if someone is a role model you don't aspire to be exactly like them; that's a naive mentality also it's the "obsession" style of admiration. You can inspire to be like them in their approach to work or the environment per-say

[Evolution.]

15 hours ago, Tcrumpen said:

If you're fan of people saying it how it is then Simon Cowell would be the perfect person for you

yeah I like him too but dont really care for all that x factor cringe 

[SpaceGhostC2C]

Gaius Octavius Thurinus, or simply Augustus.

 

 

15 hours ago, Tcrumpen said:

Psychologically everyone needs a role model

Citation needed. I'd argue that what everyone needs is to emancipate from any form of role model.

 

14 hours ago, Tcrumpen said:

You can aspire to be like them in their approach to work or the environment per se.

FTFY

[AresKrieger]

People are terrible why would I want to model my personality off of one of those savages, my ideals steam from a distrust of people and power rather than admiration of some famous person.

[Drak3]

Al Bundy's my role model.

 

Maybe a little Red Foreman in there as well.

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

3 hours ago, SpaceGhostC2C said:

Gaius Octavius Thurinus, or simply Augustus.

 

 Why Augustus specifically?

[Tcrumpen]

8 hours ago, AresKrieger said:

People are terrible why would I want to model my personality off of one of those savages, my ideals steam from a distrust of people and power rather than admiration of some famous person.

I get the distrust of people i really do, i haven't trusted anyone since i was 15 (i'm now 25). Doesn't mean i still don't find certain traits about a persons personality or way of conducting things inspirational

[cluelessgenius]

honestly this might be sound a bit dark but i dont have role models when i look at the world and other people around me i dont see examples of how i should do it i see only examples of how i should not do it and i try to live by that. which basically means i try to avoid all the mistakes and bad habbits the people around me have and tr to find my own way from there.

people often make the mistake of glorifying their role models too much and wnt to do everything exactly like them but thats not inspiration thats just envy of you wanting the other ones exact life. but obviously i also admire people for a certain character trade they might have. e.g. my dad will go out of his way and beyond for anyone who needs it in our family (sometime without them even asking and maybe too much but still) and my mom is a really strong character the amount of stuff she put up with over the years and still does without bitching and complaining about it amazes me.a bunch of my cousins have faith wich i also admire the commitment they put into their believe even though i might not share it. an uncle of mine is a bit of an ass character wise but he has never begged for help from anyone and managed to build a pretty good life for himself and his family. and then there my boss. i admire him for his confidence (well you probably need it if you run a company) the way he know how to act and react around clients and runs his business 

[Indus Monk]

19 minutes ago, cluelessgenius said:

honestly this might be sound a bit dark but i dont have role models when i look at the world and other people around me i dont see examples of how i should do it i see only examples of how i should not do it and i try to live by that. which basically means i try to avoid all the mistakes and bad habbits the people around me have and tr to find my own way from there.

people often make the mistake of glorifying their role models too much and wnt to do everything exactly like them but thats not inspiration thats just envy of you wanting the other ones exact life. but obviously i also admire people for a certain character trade they might have. e.g. my dad will go out of his way and beyond for anyone who needs it in our family (sometime without them even asking and maybe too much but still) and my mom is a really strong character the amount of stuff she put up with over the years and still does without bitching and complaining about it amazes me.a bunch of my cousins have faith wich i also admire the commitment they put into their believe even though i might not share it. an uncle of mine is a bit of an ass character wise but he has never begged for help from anyone and managed to build a pretty good life for himself and his family. and then there my boss. i admire him for his confidence (well you probably need it if you run a company) the way he know how to act and react around clients and runs his business 

I've got very similar thoughts to yours. Just that I also look how others overcome the circumstances and I mimic them, and yes, I do improvise as well.

[Indus Monk]

I don't have a role model in particular, I sorta refined myself mentally and embraced certain concepts that help me. Such as the Law of Uncertainty, which has me convinced that future is not something to worry about too much. Besides that, I have embraced certain quotes, some of which, I came up with such as;

 

Bad deeds can be done for Good Causes and Vice versa

There is nothing wrong about making someone happy, and there is nothing right about making people sad.

Admittance is the best policy

 

I won't be surprised if someone has already said these words one to one.

[IAcKI]

It's an odd one but I've always looked up to Gordon Ramsey.

He's always seen as a hot headed guy that will saying all sorts of stuff. But the people he's like this with are Professional chefs.
If you watch him whilst trying to teach younger children or Young adults he takes a very different approach of nurturing them and not just going ballistic.
He seems to be trying to treat his own kids to not become spoiled brats too (still taking them places but flying economy).

Just seems a real great guy that has quite a lot of things I think many people should adopt in this day and age.

[Tcrumpen]

6 minutes ago, cluelessgenius said:

honestly this might be sound a bit dark but i dont have role models when i look at the world and other people around me i dont see examples of how i should do it i see only examples of how i should not do it and i try to live by that. which basically means i try to avoid all the mistakes and bad habbits the people around me have and tr to find my own way from there.

people often make the mistake of glorifying their role models too much and wnt to do everything exactly like them but thats not inspiration thats just envy of you wanting the other ones exact life. but obviously i also admire people for a certain character trade they might have. e.g. my dad will go out of his way and beyond for anyone who needs it in our family (sometime without them even asking and maybe too much but still) and my mom is a really strong character the amount of stuff she put up with over the years and still does without bitching and complaining about it amazes me.a bunch of my cousins have faith wich i also admire the commitment they put into their believe even though i might not share it. an uncle of mine is a bit of an ass character wise but he has never begged for help from anyone and managed to build a pretty good life for himself and his family. and then there my boss. i admire him for his confidence (well you probably need it if you run a company) the way he know how to act and react around clients and runs his business 

I know what you mean if i use James Hetfield as an example he has got a troubled past for example when the Black Album Tour was going on there was a lot of inflated ego's and he ended getting divorced, however as the years have moved on he has learned from his mistakes and he's become a lot humbler and more of a wise musician

[Tcrumpen]

1 minute ago, IAcKI said:

It's an odd one but I've always looked up to Gordon Ramsey.

He's always seen as a hot headed guy that will saying all sorts of stuff. But the people he's like this with are Professional chefs.
If you watch him whilst trying to teach younger children or Young adults he takes a very different approach of nurturing them and not just going ballistic.
He seems to be trying to treat his own kids to not become spoiled brats too (still taking them places but flying economy).

Just seems a real great guy that has quite a lot of things I think many people should adopt in this day and age.

Ramsey is known for his shout bravado because he has gained a lot of popularity over in the US and the US style of TV is more in your face so he becomes basically an arse hole

[Tcrumpen]

6 minutes ago, AmbarChakrabarti said:

I don't have a role model in particular, I sorta refined myself mentally and embraced certain concepts that help me. Such as the Law of Uncertainty, which has me convinced that future is not something to worry about too much. Besides that, I have embraced certain quotes, some of which, I came up with such as;

 

Bad deeds can be done for Good Causes and Vice versa

There is nothing wrong about making someone happy, and there is nothing right about making people sad.

Admittance is the best policy

 

I won't be surprised if someone has already said these words one to one.

I'd but a slight cavat on the 2nd one, someone honesty and bluntness are done for a person's best interest but in doing so you might make the other person upset in the moment

[IAcKI]

Just now, Tcrumpen said:

Ramsey is known for his shout bravado because he has gained a lot of popularity over in the US and the US style of TV is more in your face so he becomes basically an arse hole

He does sometimes but I also think that style of teaching is needed sometimes. I know in my industry people are never straight and to point. A guy from Germany came in and was very to the point and people seemed to get offended but I found it refreshing. since him being in efficiency has become much better.

[Tcrumpen]

6 minutes ago, IAcKI said:

He does sometimes but I also think that style of teaching is needed sometimes. I know in my industry people are never straight and to point. A guy from Germany came in and was very to the point and people seemed to get offended but I found it refreshing. since him being in efficiency has become much better.

Germans are known for being to the point, it's just their culture