Sometimes it helps to see your aspirations and future embodied in another human being and that's the function that a role model serves. The problem is that it is hard to find someone who is the person you want to become in all respects. Bob might hit a baseball well, but he also abuses drugs; or, Sheila is a brilliant engineer, but has political views that are in diametric opposition to your own. Enter the composite role model. This is the fictitious perfect person (let's call her Page) who embodies the best individual qualities you see in your fellow human beings. Page has the courage and benevolence of Gandhi, the genius of Einstein, the sparking attractive personality of your best friend Lisa, and the leadership skills of your school principal, Mrs. Davis. You are free to modify Page over time, removing aspects of her that become stale and adding new ones as you discover new people and personalities over time. So no more complaining about the lack of role models in society. Page already exists in various bits and pieces of your life. You just need to get busy and start putting her together.
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