Who do I look up to?
Ever asked this question to yourself?
We see achievers. We hear about them – Some make lots of money. Some discover. Some represent the country. Some give. Some break the record of others and sometimes their own. Some gather attention. Some gather people. Some give their support. Some ask for it with all hurdles. Some are selfless. Some make it big.
Do I look up to film artistes as role models? We have enough and many who pray film stars. And get nothing but the ‘first-day-first-show’ kick, cut papers and 10 paisa toffee that are thrown inside the theatre.
What about sport stars? They play. They win or they lose. So why should they be role models? Is it because they represent their country? Is it for the hard work they put in and the commitment that they show? For once, I know that our Tendulkars and gangulys and sanias look forward to making it big in the Ad world through their play rather than taking their game seriously.
How many of us look up to politicians as role models? Even before pondering over that question, how many politicians we have/ had who are worth being a role model? What do they exactly inspire us to become? Is it their acumen? Is it the fact that they are in public service and the fact that think for the people (leave the fact that for most politicians, People essentially means his close and near ones!)
Is it safe to say that we can look up to the flourishing entrepreneurs and top notch CEOs as role models? Entrepreneurs – for nourishing their people management, procurement, manufacturing and marketing skills etc.
Top Notch CEOs- For knowing exactly what it takes to be in that hot seat, facing killer competition and spearheading an organization that is as big as it can get. But hey – End of the day, these people anyway thrive only on the consumer demand for their products and services. It would be a different ball game if they create an entirely new market for the product. That really takes a lot of mind-work, skill and guts.
What about super achievers? You thinking of Kalpana Chawla? AR Rehman? Aishwarya Rai? Ramanujam? Kasturi Rangan? Mahatma Gandhi? Did they all work single minded towards what they wanted? Were they born with certain skills or features or determination that makes them what they are? Did they have people telling them what they should do and to dream big? Without any doubt, they have created history. But have they done enough to get people look up to them?
Most often, people look for inspiration that are very far and few. We can even look up to people who we live with or someone who plays a very important role in our lives – take for example – School teachers, college professors, office colleagues, friends, good neighbours and of course our own parents, siblings!
Not everybody will have their parents as role models. If you ask me, my modest Dad will say that I must become bigger than him. Or my generous Mom who will bless me wherever I am. So they are not exactly role models. In fact, there is no single person who I look up to in my life. Don’t get me wrong. I take bits of inspiration from every known source, wherever they are.
I realize that it is imperative to look up to someone. It is even more important to decide who that is.
So who do I look up to?
We see achievers. We hear about them – Some make lots of money. Some discover. Some represent the country. Some give. Some break the record of others and sometimes their own. Some gather attention. Some gather people. Some give their support. Some ask for it with all hurdles. Some are selfless. Some make it big.
Do I look up to film artistes as role models? We have enough and many who pray film stars. And get nothing but the ‘first-day-first-show’ kick, cut papers and 10 paisa toffee that are thrown inside the theatre.
What about sport stars? They play. They win or they lose. So why should they be role models? Is it because they represent their country? Is it for the hard work they put in and the commitment that they show? For once, I know that our Tendulkars and gangulys and sanias look forward to making it big in the Ad world through their play rather than taking their game seriously.
How many of us look up to politicians as role models? Even before pondering over that question, how many politicians we have/ had who are worth being a role model? What do they exactly inspire us to become? Is it their acumen? Is it the fact that they are in public service and the fact that think for the people (leave the fact that for most politicians, People essentially means his close and near ones!)
Is it safe to say that we can look up to the flourishing entrepreneurs and top notch CEOs as role models? Entrepreneurs – for nourishing their people management, procurement, manufacturing and marketing skills etc.
Top Notch CEOs- For knowing exactly what it takes to be in that hot seat, facing killer competition and spearheading an organization that is as big as it can get. But hey – End of the day, these people anyway thrive only on the consumer demand for their products and services. It would be a different ball game if they create an entirely new market for the product. That really takes a lot of mind-work, skill and guts.
What about super achievers? You thinking of Kalpana Chawla? AR Rehman? Aishwarya Rai? Ramanujam? Kasturi Rangan? Mahatma Gandhi? Did they all work single minded towards what they wanted? Were they born with certain skills or features or determination that makes them what they are? Did they have people telling them what they should do and to dream big? Without any doubt, they have created history. But have they done enough to get people look up to them?
Most often, people look for inspiration that are very far and few. We can even look up to people who we live with or someone who plays a very important role in our lives – take for example – School teachers, college professors, office colleagues, friends, good neighbours and of course our own parents, siblings!
Not everybody will have their parents as role models. If you ask me, my modest Dad will say that I must become bigger than him. Or my generous Mom who will bless me wherever I am. So they are not exactly role models. In fact, there is no single person who I look up to in my life. Don’t get me wrong. I take bits of inspiration from every known source, wherever they are.
I realize that it is imperative to look up to someone. It is even more important to decide who that is.
So who do I look up to?
posted by Thayirsaadham | 5:44 AM
5 Comments:
The ideal thing to do is pick one good thing from each person around us. It is very difficult to come across a ideal "role models" in today's materialistic world.
Now that I come to think of it.. I think I was searching for exactly that : _
Good question...
I think i'm getting addicted to your blog..hehe...
Good quality reading right here or maybe because i'm obsessed with bangalore.. hehe.. you choose! ; )
Hey, that was a good thought thrown out. For me, no human form can be my inspiration as everyone comes with a flaw. u r right in pointing that out. Our experience and quest may find something good in everyone we see.
@Kaps- Very true, Kaps.Thanks.
@Simi- Thanks Simi, Whatever keeps you coming back;-D.I'm only glad,whoever you are. God Bless !
@Fieryblaster- Guess we can be positive in life and say that every human has something nice to look up to!Like Kaps and Srins mentioned, we can definitely take inspiration from people around us. Keep visiting my site and give your inputs.Thanks once again, fieryblaster.
@Srins- Hey Srins, Thanks for posting that valuable comment.I tried visiting your blogsite.Guess you haven't updated anything as yet.will be your loyal visitor.Ciao.
@ Chennaipages-Thanks for dropping by.I agree that we should look at our own strength and talent.We can still take inspiration from others. I don't mean that doing things exactly the way others do.
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