When I think about what inluences me, I think about my goals! A goal gives you a sense of direction. Without a goal you dont know where your'e going. To establish a good goal you have to know what you want and what you don't want.
So I think that I am influenced more by what I don't want than anything else.
- I don't want to live in abject poverty so I work hard
- I don't want my children to use drugs, so I dont use them
- I don't want the my children to struggle so I try to provide a better life for them
- I don't want to be a follower, so I lead
I also pay close attention to my surroundings, especially at college. I see things from people attending college that one wouldn't expect from a college student. Many people live their life just taking up space. I want to leave a footprint that states that I strived for excellence daily.
These are just a few of the tools which guide me. I was taught these life-tools by my Great-Uncle Richard Temple Sr. He is 80 years old and says he stills strives to be a better man each day. He also just happens to be my pastor and freind!
well said, Cam. Your goals will guide you to where you want to be. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself in your blogs this semester.
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