Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the US Open and watch one of idols play—Serena Williams. Realizing I was only three seats away from one of the most impressive people to me BLEW MY MIND! I texted Darren and Danielle this picture and they joked with me that maybe she was texting her sister Venus that she was only three seats from me…ha ha guys. She definitely wasn’t! But it got me thinking…
Everybody is somebody’s idol.
Everybody is somebody’s idol. Each of us has someone that we look to for inspiration. Seeing these people in person can be the most invigorating feeling ever! I really do wonder who Serena looks to for her inspiration and guidance. Perhaps it’s her mom? Her sister? Maybe it’s a best friend?
… no matter who you are, realize that someone looks to YOU as their idol.
The whole point is that no matter who you are, realize that someone looks to YOU as their idol. Whether it’s a sibling, a friend, your child—YOU are truly somebody’s real life HERO. And THAT is an AMAAAAAZING reason to consistently focus on being the best idol that you can possibly be.
But please believe, when I say YOUR best, I mean the very best that YOU can be at any given moment. This does NOT mean being perfect! This means being real, and authentic, and kind, and true—the kind of person who sets the example that you yourself would want to follow.
The most important lesson we can learn from our idols is to enrich the lives of others by instilling the qualities we admire in ourselves.
Idols come in all shapes and sizes but they all share one thing—they motivate us throughout our lives. The most important lesson we can learn from our idols is to enrich the lives of others by instilling the qualities we admire in ourselves.
Today, I want YOU to be your best idol. To help accomplish this and inspire others to be their best, let’s compile a list below in the comments on this post of the qualities YOU appreciate and admire in your idols. Be specific—what are some of the things they do that earns your respect and admiration?
Bookmark this post, so you know you can return when you need inspiration, guidance, and motivation to be strong when you’re feeling weak and confident for the people who idolize YOU!
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