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Did you know that people are naturally prone to follow people's lead? Have you noticed being with a friend for a while and you start to say something they would say? I noticed myself frequently acting like people I am around, which inspired me to be a positive influence. If I do my best, hopefully people will recognize it and be inspired. It turns out someone can be a follower and a leader. Even if I am not perfect, trying to be is the equivalent in doing my best. A way that I strive to be a role model is focusing on other's strengths and being present.

My goal is to bring out other's best. This will take a lot of application on my behalf. I tend to make an effort with school work and volunteer for school activities. Peer pressure is a common problem in today's society, I have caught myself slipping under someone else's lead. I take different interests in hobbies I typically wouldn't do, like sports or art, because of peer pressure. I thought peer pressure has a negative connotation. But, I have realized if someone leads with a positive and academically beneficial pressure, people can just as easily slip into a positive influence. For example, I stopped procrastinating because I saw the success in my friend. I want to give off an optimistic pressure. Being optimistic is just like developing a habit, it takes a long time but you HAVE to be consistent. I researched that if you stop what you are trying to make into a habit, for just a day, you will fall behind a week. Positivity can be developed like a habit, but it is also skill and once you start, do not stop.

I often hear people saying, "Be the person you would want to be." I am striving to abide by this quote. It is such a common saying but I interpret this saying into more deeper meanings. The kind of person I pursue to be is innovating and exemplary. I recognized this generation has been under the impression that horrible things are acceptable. People aren't fighting for what they believe in as much anymore. I want to be the person that helps put a stop to people saying "I will do it later." I have a voice, I am going to use it to make me the person I want to be. Now not later. I can not do that on my own nor can a group of people but if I can show my best to others, people will build up the confidence and use their voice. Build up courage and start up something (like a fundraiser) or join a club.

I was inspired by the phrase, "Be a doer, not a dreamer." This came from the book //Year of Yes// written by Shonda Rhimes, an author and TV producer. I know I can dream, but it is when I put these dreams to work. Dreams are nothing until they become actuality. When others voice their opinions, in my mind, there are a ton of sparks that go off. For instance, if you are in class and someone asked a quesion that you were too afraid to ask, this is doing.

I am commonly found to be the person that is affable. I can find ways to relate with people and make other people comfortable while I am talking to them. I would consider this a gift which can help bring out how other people approach things. Doing my best and sharing my gifts with others can make others use and share their gifts from a pinch of inspiration. A goal that I want to go through with is not to hold grudges and have a willingness to help others. I am known to be lazy which can be an obstacle to achieve these goals. As long as I stay persistent with doing my best, then I have nothing to worry about.

I want to strengthen my relationship with God and apply my religion to how I act. Philippians 4:13 states, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." I have to acknowledge that all of my capabilities are from him. God is one of the most prominent reasons to encourage my best. If I live as a good Christian my positvity can cause a healthier atmosphere. A more positive enviroment can lead to happiness and other people doing their best.

My best can bring out the best in others. I aim to expand my abilities and reach for success. I want to be exemplary and a strong leader. I will use my voice until I become a doer and not a dreamer. I want to inspire and I want to be a helper. I make known other people's strengths and hope that each person is fulfilled with confidence. It all starts with one person and one idea. By using my God given gifts my best will make all of the difference. Do your best. Inspire someone and be inspired. Bring out the best in someone.