Response to Blog Post #1

One person who has provided a significant positive influence for me all my life is my father. In my childhood, he would take me out on hikes, camping trips, and bike rides to help me learn the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. He guided me to take adversity in stride when things went wrong. He demonstrated modesty and showed me to be humble when things went right. He taught me to never stoop down and worry about the petty problems, and to keep the bigger picture in mind.

Of all the wisdom he passed on to me, however, the most important was the lesson of leading by example that he has taught me my whole life; not by telling me, but by doing so himself. My dad didn't often use words to instruct me - unless I asked him for advice. He would instead let his actions speak for him. As a result, I have gained similar values to those of my father. I choose to let my actions speak for me instead of being outspoken, and I pay close attention to my values and morals without letting them get in the way of my own well-being.