My name is Shivaram Kumar and after two and a half decades of working with people from every conceivable race, religion, ethnicity, language, nationality and orientation, empowering them with self-belief and confidence, my wife Anjali and I know for sure that words make all the difference. The words we listen to, and the words we speak.
The aim with this blog is to make people aware of the power of words, because once we know how to surround and program ourselves with the right words, we can collectively increase self-esteem in society. Looking forward to get with you on our exciting journey called life and benefit from our stories and experiences.
Let my words play a small positive role in your world.
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Role Models
Someone recently asked me “What kind of a role model will this President be for our children?”. My answer was, “He will be a role model in his areas of strength”.
Every achiever can be a role model, in specific areas. One person having to be a role model for everything is unnecessary and impractical. For example, I could serve as a role model for optimal health through moderate exercise and eating habits but not for someone who wants a six pack.
I have never understood why a sports celebrity also needs to be a moral role model. A great tennis player could be emulated for her discipline, tenacity and talent. A political leader who surrounds himself with competent people and executes his duties efficiently and effectively in trying to keep his promises can be a role model for leadership. No one is perfect, so the tennis player may not be a great role model as a mother, or the politician an ideal husband.
Let politicians and the sports celebrities be treated like Hollywood celebrities. Give them the same leeway. Counting on them to set all our standards will, more likely than not, result in disappointment.
So how will our kids learn about values, integrity and moral standards? That is the responsibility of parents, family and to some extent, teachers.
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If you are fortunate, you may find one person with all the attributes you are looking for. If not, it would be prudent to find different people to emulate for important aspects of life – family, health, career, spiritual, financial etc.
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9 Responses to “Role Models”
Words of wisdom. U always put things in right perspective. Rarely debatable.
Excellent Kumar. You and Anju are absolutely a great role model for us in many attributes.
Amen!
Great words of wisdom Kumar. I recall being disapppointed with Tiger over his affairs. However, I eventually realized that I admired him for his mental toughness and how he used his mind.
Thank you Kumar for this one. It is so true how we expect perfection in every aspect of life from a person who is already accomplished (probably in just one aspect of life), or has impacted us in some way in some area! Could be celebrities or even parents! An eye opener
Have wondered at times, who to look up to as a role model and who to point the kids to, you cleared it up Kumar, brilliant!
that’s a great insight on hows, whys and whos of role model selection. thanks.
Thanks for your insights Kumar. In the Bible it says judge not let ye be judged. This post is a reminder for me to also allow grace lest I be given none.
Brilliant viewpoint, something that everyone can learn from