The Importance Of Role Models

Why do we need role models? Why do our minds click with a random stranger with sudden respect and admiration? What is the point of having said random stranger talk to you about your future? Well, that’s because they have experienced what you are about to go through, and they want to tell you positive things and make you determined to work hard and achieve great things in life.They want to inspire you to not give up because the potential that everyone has can help society. We typically choose our role models based on their personalities, experiences, achievements, etc. We look up to them and hope to become something to bring a difference to this rotten world.When we graduate, we want to hear the many possibilities in store for us. Ellen DeGenres would be a great choice, because she overcame obstacles during her fame.

Jay-Z grew up in a harsh environment and had to take care of his family by becoming a drug-dealer. He also, had an interest in rapping and sold his own records and managed to be recognized, and is now a famous hip-hop dancer/rapper. Oprah Winfrey said “he explains why he cares so much about connecting with kids who remind him of him, kids he hopes will point to his photo and say, ‘I can make it, too.’” (Winfrey). Bill Gates also achieved greatness for being the cofounder of Microsoft and his fellow friend Paul Allen. He became the most wealthiest man in America and the most famous businessman in the late 1990’s. The reason why Ellen was chosen instead of them was because of an serious issue that is still around today is connected to