Who are your role models/idols and why?

Jive Turkey · June 30, 2015, 11:52:13 PM

LMAO @ your life if you don't have any role models, fuckudoin??

I have a lot but these are the top dudes

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Probably the most alpha man living today. Came to the U.S from a war torn country by becoming a champion in one of the most obscure sports of the time, become the top guy in the sport and held his title for 6 years, became a millionaire by starting his own mailing business alongside a real estate one, defied the odds and became one of the top action stars of the time, then married into a powerful political family and became governor of California. His mindset and work ethic is unrivaled, he has motivated millions and can do anything he sets his mind to. Legendary

Benjamin Franklin

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Ran away from home as a teen, started his own printing business and made many influential friends, becoming a powerful force in Philadelphia. He became a popular diplomat and created many inventions, also contributing to studies that influenced many scientific movement. This was a man who knew how to get what he wanted. Very intelligent, he knew how to influence people and make use of every second of his time. Very inspirational dude

Muhammad Ali

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"I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was"
Legendary boxer. Incredible work ethic, I love Muhammad Ali because he was so cocky. He had the mindset of a winner, he had already won in his head before he stepped into the ring.

All of these men have traits I emulate. one day i will be as great as them

June 30, 2015, 11:53:24 PM

I don't really have any.

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:02:13 AM

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Kiwicake · July 01, 2015, 12:03:08 AM

I... Don't actually have any role models

and i dont have a clue what im doing with my life so that answers that

Ásgeirr · July 01, 2015, 12:05:56 AM

Never had one

Sandtrap · July 01, 2015, 12:06:10 AM

Like Class said. I don't think I've ever had any either.

peach · July 01, 2015, 12:06:26 AM

Porter Robinson

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:07:07 AM

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Elegiac · July 01, 2015, 12:09:10 AM

Myself
Dirk Gently
Thomas Covenant

Verbatim · July 01, 2015, 12:09:20 AM

what's the big deal about having an idol

Sandtrap · July 01, 2015, 12:13:10 AM

Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:07:07 AM

jesus christ this thread is depressing

You don't neccessarily need role models to get along in life. And you don't need to worship them either. You don't even have to aspire to be like them either.

I wouldn't see why it'd be depressing, frankly. Putting too much faith into a role model can, has, and will backfire quickly.

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:14:36 AM

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Sandtrap · July 01, 2015, 12:18:48 AM

Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:14:36 AM

Quote from: Sandtrap on July 01, 2015, 12:13:10 AM
Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:07:07 AM
jesus christ this thread is depressing

You don't neccessarily need role models to get along in life. And you don't need to worship them either. You don't even have to aspire to be like them either.

I wouldn't see why it'd be depressing, frankly. Putting too much faith into a role model can, has, and will backfire quickly.
It's nice to have direction in life and can help you reach your goals.

Which can all be done without a role model. No denying that direction and goals are nice. But a role model isn't neccessarily required.

In fact.

You know what most role models tend to do? Average, regular, silly ones? Stupid shit that stupid people follow.

Elegiac · July 01, 2015, 12:21:28 AM

Quote from: Elegiac on July 01, 2015, 12:09:10 AM

Myself: Cos I'm the very best.
Dirk Gently: Master of shambolic victory.
Thomas Covenant: Same as Dirk but much, much darker. Deals with existential damage on a massive scale.

Updated with reasons.

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:21:43 AM

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July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM

Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:24:56 AM

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peach · July 01, 2015, 12:25:46 AM

Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM

Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.

Why wouldn't you want to be a talented artist?

Jono · July 01, 2015, 12:26:56 AM

The Rock

When I was a little kid watching WWF, The Rock was just the coolest and most likable dude ever. But I did hate him for a little bit for leaving to make movies instead of wrestle but I don't hate him anymore. He has all the money in the world and he always posts about him helping out his family and stuff. Its really great because when he was younger, he really didn't have anything at all and his mom struggled to keep food on the table. This one post I really liked was when he bought his mom a brand new SUV for Mother's Day. That is something I would love to do for my mom one day too.

July 01, 2015, 12:27:00 AM

Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:24:56 AM

Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM
Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.
You are way more autistic than Kanye is though, and I think he might literally have autism.

If we are using autism as a reference, how low would you even be?

July 01, 2015, 12:27:47 AM

Quote from: peach on July 01, 2015, 12:25:46 AM

Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM
Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.

Why wouldn't you want to be a talented artist?

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:28:55 AM

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peach · July 01, 2015, 12:29:40 AM

Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:27:47 AM

Quote from: peach on July 01, 2015, 12:25:46 AM
Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM
Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.

Why wouldn't you want to be a talented artist?

good post

maverick · July 01, 2015, 12:30:02 AM

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Do I even need to elaborate? Possibly the most influential and dedicated athlete of all time.

I know I have more but I can't think of them right now.

maverick · July 01, 2015, 12:31:19 AM

Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:24:56 AM

Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM
Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.
You are way more autistic than Kanye is though, and I think he might literally have autism.

Yeah I think he does.

Jim · July 01, 2015, 12:31:28 AM

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Sandtrap · July 01, 2015, 12:37:12 AM

Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:21:43 AM

Quote from: Sandtrap on July 01, 2015, 12:18:48 AM
Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:14:36 AM
Quote from: Sandtrap on July 01, 2015, 12:13:10 AM
Quote from: Gaze into the fist of Jim on July 01, 2015, 12:07:07 AM
jesus christ this thread is depressing

You don't neccessarily need role models to get along in life. And you don't need to worship them either. You don't even have to aspire to be like them either.

I wouldn't see why it'd be depressing, frankly. Putting too much faith into a role model can, has, and will backfire quickly.
It's nice to have direction in life and can help you reach your goals.

Which can all be done without a role model. No denying that direction and goals are nice. But a role model isn't neccessarily required.

In fact.

You know what most role models tend to do? Average, regular, silly ones? Stupid shit that stupid people follow.
I still think it's beneficial to have a role model.

I'm not saying that it's not. Everybody has role models whether they want to, or not, and, whether they are aware of it, or not. Parents, for example, act as role models. Always.

However. I just don't really see the particular point, in focusing on one in particular. And I don't see the point in aspiring to to be like them. Well, I do. But for myself, personally, that's not my game.

Now that I've actually done some thinking on the subject, however, I can acknowledge not role models that I focus and idolize on, but people who have taught me things.

You guys, for starters. The reason I stick around this place, is because I learn.

Different perspectives, different lives, bits and pieces of sound logic, and bits and pieces of things that may not make much sense, but they make me consider things.

I don't know about others here, but the talks and encounters with people over the years here has played a part in shaping me, and still continues to do so.

Would I idolize people in particular? No. But, I can take the good that is offered, and apply it to myself.

Jive Turkey · July 01, 2015, 01:29:37 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 01, 2015, 12:09:20 AM

what's the big deal about having an idol

Idols are very motivational if they're aligned with your goals. They add their own perspective and ideas that people who have the same goals can try to mimic, helping them achieve similar results. Plus it's pretty fun

Sometimes I'll be in a situation and I'll ask myself something like "What would Arnold do if he were in a situation like this?" and then i react accordingly and it almost always turns out for the better/pushes me out of dat comfort zone

Jive Turkey · July 01, 2015, 01:30:41 AM

Quote from: Vien on July 01, 2015, 12:23:23 AM

Kanye West, because that's basically a reference to a standard that I would never bring myself down to.

down to? but he's doing better than you lol

TB · July 01, 2015, 01:40:11 AM

I honestly don't think I have any real "idols"