O/T - Role Models

[Shelby]

Who are your top 6 role models in life, and why?

 

[scrapper13]

1. my dad- he is the greatest man i know. humble and would do anything for my family, yet is respected by everyone.
2. all of my grandparents- part of the greatest generation, 3 of 4 of them served in WWII. the struggles they endured so that our life could be so comfortable for our generation really puts things in perspective.
3. dan gable- im a former wrestler and for those who know dan gables story he is quite possibly the toughest man to ever live. olympic gold medalist and his style and philosophy helped shape the way i live my life.
4. walter payton- second favorite athlete "sweetness." i admired his style of play, always ran north south and took the contact instead of using the sidelines.
5. dennis wolf/markus ruhl- tie these are my two favorite bodybuilders and i would love to have either of their physiques.
6. my girlfriend- came from a very rough upbringing and received no help from her parents or family, yet she has become very successful. doesn't expect anything from anybody.

 

[Diesel City]

1. Jesus Christ. No explaination needed.

2. My dad. Raised me mostly as a single parent. Didn't just teach me, but showed me how to work hard and be a man.

3. Chris Creighton. Head football coach of Drake University. I played for him at Ottawa University. He introduced me to Jesus Christ. Reinforced my work ethic. Taught me to NEVER, EVER settle for second best. Taught me that No One is better than me because of their "status".

4. Chris Jehle. He started this place. A true "servant leader". **broken link removed**

5. Rob Merrill- I now work for Rob, he's not only a mentor to me in business, but more importantly, he's a living example of how to be a father.

6. My wife and daughter. They are the reason I get up every day, and they make me want to be the best I can be!

 

[aeliop]

Dan Gable

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3. dan gable- im a former wrestler and for those who know dan gables story he is quite possibly the toughest man to ever live. olympic gold medalist and his style and philosophy helped shape the way i live my life.

To elaborate a little on Dan Gable, those who know of Dan Gable know about the wrestling success and the win streak but what gets lost in the shuffle was that his sister was murdered by a neighbor when Gable was a kid.

IFBB Pro Andy Haman who is here on ProMuscle wrestled for Dan Gable at the University of Iowa.

 

[MR. BMJ]

1. Parents

2. My Fiance

3. Soldiers

4. Firemen/police officers who are legit.

5. My elementary PE teacher

6. I think Arnold has been a great role model for success, whether you share the same political views as he does or not.

7. Dan Duchaine


BMJ

 

[Golgo13]

My Father - Smartest guy I know

My Mother - Most gracious and elegant host, basically the reason I don't act like a dick to women.

My business partner - Brilliant guy, totally self made. So much experience he has shared with me.

Winston Churchill - The man knew what to do when there were tough decisions to be made. I try to think about what he would do when I am in trouble.

Ronald Reagan - He understood economics and gave financial freedom to the people. He understood opportunity and why it needed to be provided. When people disagree with me, I try to communicate like Reagan would.

 

[renewlyf]

1. Jesus
2. Father & Mother
3. My Father's Father & both Grandmonthers
4. Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob - founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
5. Dr. Dave Arneson - Addiction specialist Phoenix, AZ
6. My Fiance - The hardest working single mother and loving person!

Countless Men & Women from the The AA fellowship in Phoenix, AZ that help save peoples lives everyday. One individual; Terry R. who has touched my life and so many others. God Bless & be with you and your family Terry as you fight that last round with cancer. You will be missed!!

 

[SmallTownIron]

Role Models:

1-John Paul, Oldest brother
John was my oldest brother. He died in 2005, my senior year of high school. He inspired me from every angle possible. At the age of 19, he was a licensed
pilot, certified for skydiving, received 100% paid scholarship to OSU for Air
Traffic Controlling, top scholar of his class. John taught me that life is
filled with unbelievable dreams. If you can see it, go for it.

2-Jesse, grandfather; Papa
He also died on the same day as my brother. Growing up as a child, I really had no father. My Papa was my "father". He was the man who taught me to fish, hunt build bird house and live life as a normal "boy". He always had a saying of "Why Not." This is what I live by now in life, Why Not.

3-Kristen, Girlfriend of 7 years
Don’t know where to start with her. As some people may know, I have had some hard times in the past few years. When no one believed in me and supported me, she did. She has been there by my side from the very beginning. She has taught me that love is a wonderful thing, even though it takes work, it is well worth the effort.

4-Jacob, Younger brother
Now, this is a completely different role model. He one year younger than me
right now and is 21 years old. He is the hardest worker I know and is very
brilliant when it comes to the everyday guy. He rides on the back off a garbage truck and throw the 20#-100# cans all day long. I have the most respect for him for doing this.

5-Donna, Mother
She has taught me that no matter how wrong someone maybe, if you love them enough, it doesn’t matter if you think they are wrong or not. Believing in them is what makes it okay.

6-Jeremy, cousin
My cousin is a very accomplished project manager and he has influenced me to keeping going and finishing school. When I thought school was getting tough and could finish, he was the one who would stand behind me to give me that push I needed. Now I am headed in the right direction to providing a solid foundation
for a future.

 

[Golgo13]

Question for you guys that listed Jesus:

Do you believe that...

A. The bible is a book of metaphors. Meant to teach people how to live better lives.

B. The bible is a historical document.

 

[garrithv]

Question for you guys that listed Jesus:

Do you believe that...

A. The bible is a book of metaphors. Meant to teach people how to live better lives.

B. The bible is a historical document.

it is the Word of God and it is life, neither A or B is my view of the bible.

 

[bigfatandugly]

Question for you guys that listed Jesus:

Do you believe that...

A. The bible is a book of metaphors. Meant to teach people how to live better lives.

B. The bible is a historical document.

even if you have a beef with christianity you cannot deny that jesus the person, not jesus the son of god, was a great person.

and the bible is an historical account of the times. even scholars who are not christian agree with this. ancient sumerian and egyptian texts both cross reference many of the stories of the old testament- including those of the deluge. documents such as the dead sea scrolls parallel writings in the new testament.

i'm not christian, i don't believe in the concept of a man in the sky who created everything and when you question it the only answer you are given is 'you have to have faith'. what a cop out. however as a historical document the bible has merit.

 

[Golgo13]

it is the Word of God and it is life, neither A or B is my view of the bible.

Are you sure it isn't the word of Constantine? He (and a committee he appointed) actually wrote/edited the thing.