People worthy of emulation. Strong personality: examples

According to the latest WHO data, human health and longevity depend only 10% on healthcare. Let's look at historical examples.

20% - from genetics, 20% - from the external environment and 50% - from habits and lifestyle.
It is not without reason that famous people who managed to achieve high achievements in old age carefully built a daily routine and adhered to the rules established once and for all.
The great Russian commander Alexander Suvorov
(1730 - 1800)
Having never lost a single battle, he made the famous crossing of the Alps at the age of 70.
In peacetime, Suvorov went to bed at 6 o'clock in the evening, and got up at 2 o'clock in the morning and immediately doused himself with cold water. I had lunch at 7 o’clock in the morning, eating simple dishes: cabbage soup, porridge, borscht. As a deeply religious person, he strictly observed all fasts.
The commander was always lightly dressed, only in severe frosts did he put on an old, tattered overcoat. Having evaporated in the bathhouse, he threw himself straight from the shelf into the river or into the snow. However, in the upper room he liked the stove to be red hot.
Famous scientist, physiologist Ivan Pavlov
(1849 -1936)
He wrote many works on higher nervous activity after the age of 80. As a Nobel Prize winner for his work on the physiology of digestion, Pavlov insisted that food should be eaten with attention and pleasure, and that all the worries of the day should be left at the dining room door. He also owns the aphorism: “Rest is a change in activity.”
Outstanding surgeon Fedor Uglov
(1904 - 2008)
He performed his last operation at the age of 99, after which he was included in the Guinness Book of Records. Youngest child Fyodor Grigorievich was born when he was 66 years old. In an interview with AiF in 2004, the academician admitted that in his entire life he had never drunk a single glass of vodka or smoked a single cigarette. “Don’t drink or smoke, otherwise all other recommendations will be useless,” Uglov believed. He called for maintaining your normal weight at all costs. Since childhood, the academician himself, on the advice of his mother, left the table with a slight feeling of hunger. And his main order sounded like this: “Love your Motherland and protect it. The rootless don’t live long.” And also: “Do good. Evil, unfortunately, will happen on its own.”
Famous actor Vladimir Zeldin
99 years old
He still serves in the Theater Russian army, where the actor can be seen in three performances: “Man of La Mancha”, “A Long Time Ago” and “Dancing with the Teacher”. The musical "Man of La Mancha", where Zeldin performs main role, was staged for his 90th birthday and has since become business card theater
Last year, at the age of 98, Vladimir Zeldin became one of the torchbearers of the Olympic flame. Zeldin never smoked. And in his presence, none of his colleagues allows themselves to do this. For many years, every day, in any weather, the actor takes an hour-long walk. Eats small, almost child-sized portions. Prefers simple, chemical-free food. Never gets discouraged.
Teacher and athlete Olga Kotelko
94 years old
Takes part in competitions in shot put, javelin throw, long jump and sprinting. She began athletics at the age of 77, having since won 600 medals. Olga explains her desire to run by the fact that, as a teacher, she rushed after students during breaks at school, and in retirement she became bored and decided to run in competitions.
Athlete Galina Tsverova
81 years old
Won the World Open Bench Press Championship. She easily lifted 50 kg, which is the best result in the world in her age category. For the first time, a resident of Sochi took up the barbell press at the age of 75 in a sports club for the disabled, where her son, a wheelchair user, trained.
I started training with 20 kg and admits that it was not easy. But she did not back down and gradually added a kilogram. He trains 4 times a week, lifting weights for two hours at a time, and assures that afterward he “wants to fly.”

Psychologists say that there are many ways of self-realization. Everyone can choose the ideal option for themselves to completely change their life for the better. Experts call imitation one of these methods. Of course, it is desirable that the object of imitation is higher than you in status or older in age. Such a person probably has a lot of experience that he is able to convey. It’s very easy to find role models - you don’t need to methodically read biographies famous people. Perhaps such an example is near you - this is someone more successful, a person from whom you can learn a lot.

Psychology of imitation

To imitate means to copy the habits of another person. It often happens that young people choose the wrong ideal for themselves. Having chosen him, young people strive for him with all their being, and sometimes such actions can greatly ruin their lives. It is necessary to choose the right role models - people who have been able to achieve certain heights or are on the way to achieving them are worthy candidates. But it is worth remembering that complete copying in this situation will not benefit you, since each person has an individual mindset, capabilities and physical characteristics. The average person will not be able to do the splits just as quickly after watching enough flexible gymnasts. This requires time, which must be spent to achieve the desired result - this will be the most the best way self-development. You can also borrow a little of the desired qualities from each personality: run in the morning like your neighbor, cook delicious delicacies every day like a friend does, or learn languages ​​that a work colleague is interested in. Just remember: you cannot lose your own “I” by copying other people’s interests and preferences. This technique is just a way to work on yourself, and when the task is completed, you need to find your own path that will be ideal for you.

Role models for teenagers

Teenagers are especially susceptible to the influence of others. They are still deprived of life experience, in their mental and physical state undergoes a series of shocks, sometimes leading the teenager to rash and stupid decisions. It is very important that the child finds the right example for himself, a person who will help him become a better person.

There is no need to look for distant ideals - there is probably such a person among your classmates or close acquaintances. You watch and wonder how he can do so many different things and at the same time remain cheerful and academically successful. He simply trained himself or perhaps also took an example from more successful people. Watch him, learn his habits and subtleties of character. If he attends some sports clubs or is always prepared for lessons, then try to do the same. Be sure that this will not make things worse - you need to learn to live someone else’s life in order to properly build your own.

Their own parents can also be a good example for teenagers. If they are successful and have achieved everything they once wanted, then this can be a great incentive for the child. Particular attention should be paid to friends who graduated from school and entered prestigious universities. Compared to them, the teenager will not want to look flawed, so he will try to achieve the same result or even better.

Role models for schoolchildren

It is very difficult to guide school-age children on the right path. They live as they see fit, but if they have been told all their lives about good studies, then they will try to do their homework efficiently. But in this one, it would seem positive trait has its own shortcomings - this means that a teenager very quickly succumbs to the influence of others, which even parents cannot overcome. For such children it is especially necessary clear example, perhaps a teacher who enjoys authority can become such an ideal. Teachers sometimes share parts of their biography with their students, so children often try to imitate them.

Of course, there are other examples to follow. IN school age they can be cartoon characters or the main characters of books. In the second case, there is a large group of individuals who can be imitated. Most Russian classics in their works describe highly moral persons who, despite all the difficulties of life, remain true to their principles. There are a great many such examples: Petya Ivanov from the story by S. Prokofieva, Andrei Bolkonsky from the epic novel “War and Peace”. You can list them for a very long time, the main thing is to look into the book and find the ideal option for yourself.

Role models from history

World history is also rich in outstanding people from whom it is possible and even necessary to take an example. Thus, great scientists, thanks to whom our world has changed a lot, are excellent objects to imitate. You can start looking for them with ancient era. For example, Aristotle is a man whose thoughts are popular to this day. His teachings have survived several thousand years, and even now people write books and prepare dissertations using his works.

When choosing outstanding personalities, you need to be guided by the desire to perform a worthy act that people will always remember. Try and maybe your ideas will bring something new into the world. Then, even after thousands of years, humanity will not forget about your existence, and your descendants will strive to reach the same heights.

Role models in Russia

Our country has always been famous for the fact that it is born on its territory a large number of talented people. Take, for example, the Golden Age of Literature, when in such a seemingly short time, dozens of writers left an outstanding mark. These are Pushkin, who is considered the true “beam” of Russian literature, Lermontov and Gogol, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, as well as many others.

It is very easy to find role models in Russia - for this you need to choose one outstanding personality, with whom the Russian land is so rich. It could be a writer, a politician, an athlete or a ballerina - all of them are certainly talented and their biographies are excellent motivation.

Role models: celebrities

Probably one of the best examples for personal motivation would be celebrities. After all, they are not just people who are known all over the world - they are also very persistent and many of them have achieved fame on our own, for example, actors who were waiting for the results of their next tests. Not everyone believed in them; failures were predicted. Despite everything, they managed to achieve their place in this life, and their names will always be remembered as the films and songs will live forever.

Stephen's Path to Success

The personality of Steven Spielberg is familiar to everyone because his films are some of the best in the history of cinema. As you know, his path to success was very thorny. After graduating from school, he collected documents to enter a university to become a director, but did not pass entrance exams and was sent home. But the guy did not give up - the next year he again tried to enter the same faculty, but again failed. If that attempt had been his last, we might never have seen his famous films. But, fortunately, young Stephen was not going to give up and for the third time he entered the university of his dreams, and the profession acquired within its walls brought the director millions of dollars.

Marilyn's story

The story of Marilyn Monroe is also not without its failures. Her career began with small roles or even playing as an extra. For a long time, directors considered her an ugly and untalented actress, so they did not let the girl go beyond minor roles. But, as we know from her biography, Marilyn became a sex symbol, earned a fortune, and was courted by celebrities. Thanks to her perseverance, she was able to achieve unprecedented heights, and her name is still associated with beauty and charm.

Role models for girls

Sometimes girls just need to be like someone, but they cannot choose an ideal for themselves. Although there are definitely people nearby who are suitable for this role. For example, my best friend, for whom everything always works out quickly and correctly, and life turns out very well. Often girls are simply jealous of such friends, believing that all their achievements are just a gift from heaven or an incredible level of luck.

By the way, it is possible to envy, and sometimes even necessary, but this feeling should be “white” and harmless. You shouldn’t reproach a person for being more successful; it’s better to try to achieve even greater results on your own. Take your luckier friend as an example. Repeat some habits after her: regular self-care, hard work and persistent movement towards the goal, for example. By taking all this as a basis, you can create your own foundation that will lead to a better life.

Every person is able to change what they are not happy with, the main thing is to get rid of laziness and choose the right goal. Role models are people who have already achieved certain successes or are on the way to achieving them. By observing them, borrowing the qualities you need, and tirelessly working on yourself, you can significantly change own life towards improvement.

Pavel Pakhomov

Wired magazine has compiled a list of fifty people whose ideas will have a direct impact on our future. For this purpose, experts were interviewed - leaders in science, art and business: from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to artist Ai Weiwei. They chose one - the most promising - person. Some of the names presented below are already fairly well-known, while others will be completely new. But in any case, getting to know them is a must. T&P chose the ten most interesting people from the list.

Patti Maes, founder and ideologist of the research group at the MIT Media Lab, is developing new tools for working with digital information - replacing the outdated equipment invented more than 40 years ago: keyboard and mouse. At first sight, modern man I already have constant access to the Internet. However, Maes doesn't think so; she is looking for ways to create truly deep and simple interaction with digital information, a kind of sixth sense. That's what it's called famous device, developed by her group, - Sixth sense. This amazing gadget, assembled from commercially available components, cost Maes and her students $350. Thanks to this device, a person can already feel like the hero of the film “Minority Report” and superimpose relevant information from the Internet onto any object in the surrounding space.

June Cohen
executive producer at TED Media
“Maes is one of the most original and influential scientists studying human-computer interaction and how technology can enhance people's intelligence and experience. Maes is not one to speak in public often. It took me four years to convince her to attend the TED conference. But it was worth it - the video of her performance has remained in the top five for three years now. In the 1990s, Maes was one of the pioneers of so-called collaborative filtering, a method common today in which the system makes recommendations to the user based on information about the tastes of similar users. I would love to hear her opinion on a number of philosophical questions: “How can we capture and visualize the intelligence of an individual?”, “How can computers bring us closer to those we love?”, “How can they help us make better decisions and be happier?"

In the winter of 2007, two Naropa University religious studies students, Vincent Horne and Rohan Ganatillake, met in a café to discuss what they missed about the media. Being Buddhists, they came to a very obvious decision - to create a service that would provide its users with information about the relationship between this spiritual practice and modern technologies(for example, methods of enlightenment through evolutionary theory and data on brain activity during meditation). In just a few years, a unique community has formed around The Buddhist Geeks website, a real movement throughout America, and since 2010, the founders of the service have been holding an annual conference of the same name.

James McGonigle
developer computer games
“I'm a geek who practices Buddhism. So of all the people on this planet, I would most enjoy having dinner with Buddhist Geeks founders Vincent Horne and Rohan Ganatillake. They have created a community of people who are interested in new technologies and at the same time are engaged in the comprehension of Buddhist wisdom. Their goal is to figure out how to use science and technology to adapt thousands of years of spiritual practice to modern conditions. Accordingly, the site discusses approximately the following topics: “How to advance in meditation practice with the help of social media?”, “How to use design-thinking to change the way we comprehend and transmit ancient wisdom?”, “Can video games lead to enlightenment?” The answer to the last question interests me especially.”

John Armstrong is engaged in the popularization of philosophy, his method is to simultaneously lucidly and sophisticatedly talk about how to Everyday life apply the cultural baggage of humanity accumulated in art history, aesthetics and classical literature. He easily operates with concepts from scholasticism when he reflects on the reasons for the commercialization of Easter, which for the last half century, in his opinion, has been associated exclusively with chocolates in the form of eggs. Or he talks about the enmity between militant and moderate atheists, simultaneously referring to Marcus Aurelius. Another one distinguishing feature Armstrong is his optimism. He believes that inoculation with the classics can lead to the fact that such concepts as honor, nobility and human dignity will no longer be an empty phrase for people.

Alain de Botton
philosopher, writer
“John Armstrong is one of the few true thinkers of our time. Armstrong can be classified as both right-wing and left-wing. He believes that in order to solve social, including economic, problems, it is necessary to strengthen government regulation not in economics, but in education. In order for people to stop spoiling their health by going to McDonald’s, there is no need to ban fast food. It is much more effective to educate people, to cultivate their feelings and desires, so that they can freely look into the world and see many alternatives.”

Jennifer Jackett is literally appealing to people's consciences to prevent ecological disaster on the planet. She believes that we underestimate the role of seemingly insignificant things such as shame and pride in our deeds. Her research at UBC reveals encouraging findings. According to them, in primitive society the main controlling factor of human activity was the fact that a person was constantly in everyone’s sight. When society grew to its present size, this mechanism changed: a person is no longer restrained by the supervision of his neighbor, but instead another element has appeared - reputation. Brockman notes that social media has further exacerbated this mechanism - information about a particular person is available to everyone and spreads at breakneck speed. Thus, Brockman believes, responsibility and fear of wrongdoing before society will lead to people starting to be smart about consumption and the environment, while the main incentive for a person to do good deeds will be pride in oneself.

John Brockman
President of the Edge Foundation
“Jennifer is tireless in her intellectual pursuits, deeply passionate about science and never loses her curiosity. Her areas of interest include sustainable development and the environment, the evolution and functionality of guilt, honor and shame, and the role information technologies in shaping the impact on environment. Its goal is to prevent the so-called “tragedy of the commons,” that is, to solve the problem of limited resources and the conflict between personal interests and the public good. Her book “Is Shame Necessary?” will be published soon by Penguin.

Chen Guangchen is a Chinese activist and human rights activist known throughout the civilized world. He single-handedly stirred up a huge country with his relentless fight for the rights of the oppressed people. Guangcheng rebelled against the horrific practices of forced sterilization and abortion and sought government assistance for people with disabilities, but instead of being encouraged by society, as is often the case in authoritarian countries, he received a prison sentence and charges of spying for the State Department. The best thing about his story is that he got it. The Chinese government, six years after the arrest of the activist, admitted its mistakes: it decided to drop all charges against Guangcheng and punish the guilty officials.

Ai Weiwei
artist, architect
“Chen Guangchen, an activist from the Shandong province of China, lost his sight as a child, but he himself is a bright light that shines in the darkness. Without any vocational training he studied law on his own to help other people with disabilities and all those whose rights were violated. Outside of China, he is best known for helping a woman affected by China's abortion and sterilization program. He also fought to establish fair taxation for rural residents and people with disabilities. Chen experienced a series of detentions, lawsuits were filed against him, and he and his wife and daughter were under house arrest for a long time. His courage, resilience and desire for justice are a source of tremendous inspiration. I would like to take this opportunity to express my respect to Chen and wish him the best. It would be an honor to meet him one day."

Lives in India more people than in all of Europe. Therefore, poverty and low living standards in this country are truly global problem. In order to solve this, Reuben Abraham founded the Rural Infrastructure and Services Commons (RISC) company, which provides assistance to small and medium-sized businesses and at the same time deals with the humanitarian problems of the region: finances the construction of private clinics and schools, and also assists authorities and enterprises in using new technologies and innovations. Abraham is a real star economic science India, he advises the World Bank, and is also a board member of the Soros Foundation and the Bill Clinton Action Team.

Matt Ridley
British scientist, author of popular science books
“Perhaps Reuben is the smartest, most interesting and funniest economist I know. He has an unrivaled, unsentimental understanding of economic growth in Asia - and around the world. Reuben now teaches in India, but rich people like Bill Gates follow his advice to increase the returns on their investments in developing countries. Reuben champions the idea that new technologies can help develop Asia and Africa, which he says have a bright future. He believes that the path to development and improving the quality of life in the region lies through increasing trade between countries."

Nima Arkani Hamed has been dreaming all her life of formulating a unified theory, a set of non-contradictory physical laws that would describe all of reality - from a tiny quark to supermassive black holes. People first started talking about the young scientist in 1998 - then he began to defend the point of view according to which the additional dimensions from string theory were much larger than previously thought - a whole millimeter. He later worked on the so-called interaction hierarchy problem, which stemmed from the fact that scientists could not explain why gravity was so weak. Nima used a metaphor to explain the reason for this phenomenon - gravity weakens and becomes empty during transitions from one universe to another, like a bottle of wine being emptied when passed around by a cheerful group of friends. If Arkani Hamed is right, and the extra dimensions are really that big, then with the help of the Large Hadron Collider we will be able to see this "game of thimbles" - when gravity penetrates into our universe and then flows out into another.

Fabiola Gianotti
particle researcher at CERN
"Despite young age, now at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, is one of the most eminent theoretical scientists in modern physics. For example, he came up with the innovative idea of ​​bringing the theory of gravity into line with other fundamental forces. In addition to his brilliant mind, Nima has a great sense of humor and always tries to inspire others with his ideas and endless energy.”

Over the course of 10 years, Andrey Andreev founded four successful Internet companies: SpyLog, Begun, Mamba and Badoo. The Begun contextual advertising service, created by Andreev in 2002, was sold by him just a year later for almost a million dollars. Many call this project an early version of a similar one Google service, who, by the way, in 2008 already offered $140 million for the company. Andreev’s next success was associated with the website mamba.ru, which received incredible profits at that time thanks to SMS payments from users. But, perhaps, the main brainchild of the entrepreneur is the world's most popular dating site Badoo.com, which is one of the hundred most visited sites on the planet and generates about $150 million a year.

Jimmy Wales
founder of Wikipedia
“I was amazed at how quietly Badoo reached 120 million users. The founder of this social service, Andrei Andreev, is called mysterious and enigmatic, but when I met him at the Founders Forum conference in the UK, he seemed completely different to me - rather, he is simply a smart, serious, technology-interested person who wants to create a product that will people like it. Badoo is a dating site, and I am not part of its target audience. However, I tried the service myself and was truly impressed by its unique gaming business model and the way it works.”

Aiden Dwyer often jokes about his age: “I’m probably the only 13-year-old boy that venture capitalists add on Facebook.” Despite such a young age, Dwyer already has the gift of philosophical wonder. One day, while walking through the park, he was amazed by the beauty of the trees and realized that everything in nature is deeply ordered. He soon learned from books about the Fibonacci formula, and also conducted research that showed that this deep mathematical principle allows trees to grow in such a way as to effectively absorb sunlight. Then he decided to design solar panels shaped like trees. Dwyer obtained impressive results: this design proved to be more adaptable to weather changes and urban conditions, and also more beautiful than standard panels.

James Dyson
inventor, founder of Dyson
“Aiden applied his knowledge of photosynthesis to solar energy problems and created his own model of panels in his backyard. This discovery was called a breakthrough - but soon drew criticism from the media for minor flaws in the project. But to focus on mistakes is to miss the goal. Adam was observant, and as a result, this teenager had the entire industry standing on tiptoes and recording him. The only person who should pay attention to the mistakes that have arisen is Aiden himself - this will lead him to the discovery of more perfect things."

Ethiopia's Health Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus holds one of the most challenging jobs in the world. From his actions in literally The lives of millions of people depend. Ethiopia's population has more than doubled over the past 30 years. It is a country with one of the highest child mortality rates and the lowest life expectancy. In addition, globalization has led to the fact that the already small number of professional doctors has decreased as a result of the emigration of specialists to economically more attractive countries.

Melinda Gates
co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
“Thanks to the methods of Dr. Tedros, the lives of literally millions of Ethiopians were saved. Instead of building expensive hospitals, Tedros trained 35,000 health workers. As a result, doctors appeared in almost every locality Ethiopia. This program taught women about family planning and provided children with necessary treatment and vaccines against deadly diseases such as pneumonia and malaria. Over the five years of the policy, Ethiopia's under-five mortality rate dropped by 28 percent. And if that’s not what fascinates, then what?”

Nobody in childhood liked the phrase: “Look who you look like!” When you, having fallen into the mud, are shown a boy in clean socks, you feel nothing but hatred for him. But as you grow older, it becomes clear: you need to have a role model. After all, a person who has collected bumps along his path will teach him how to get around them.

Who becomes a role model

Role models throughout life become different people. The first example for children is their parents. Babies are developing: they copy their parents’ movements, words, and facial expressions. Teenagers learn to rebel, so at their age anti-heroes often become idols. As adults, priorities change. Although everyone has their own ideas about, they want to imitate successful and accomplished people. Because role models know a common secret: how to do anything, but more efficiently than others.

Role models are not as close as mentors. But these are individuals whom you want to imitate. They are often observed from the outside. These are people from another country, culture or era. Many study their habits and explore their character traits. Idols are found in different areas of life:

• Professional (sometimes called mentors);
• Spiritual (sometimes called mentors);
• Everyday.

The good news is that there can be any number of examples. But to achieve success, admiration alone is not enough. We still need to work.

6 techniques for effective imitation

It's nice to realize that a role model is not an unattainable idol, but a mortal person. And you can get closer to your idol in small steps. Here are some exercises from famous trainers and writers.

• The psychology of a winner. Actor and motivational coach Tony Robbins talks about techniques for copying success in his book The Self-Power Book: Visualize your idol. This could be a neighbor or a world-famous person. Close your eyes and mentally ask them a question. These are your dreams, so you need to talk to your idol as if you have known each other for a long time. Think about what he might answer you and write it down on paper. The idol's answers will help you choose the direction of movement.

Outcome 1. Talking to Rockefeller will not make you a dollar millionaire, but it will help you become a successful businessman.

• Conversation with the dead. Personal growth coach Eric Bertrand Larssen in the book “Now!” shares a personal idea for an exercise: When I realize I'm wrong, I sit down in a chair and imagine the people I want to consult with. I talk to them and then write down the conversations on paper. You can ask your imaginary interlocutors anything. How they achieved success and what they would do differently. This allows you to remember the main thing and not be afraid of the future.

Outcome 2. Detached dialogue helps you look at your life from the outside.

• Super abilities. Motivational speaker Brian Tracy says in his book 21 Success Secrets of Millionaires: People are amazed at the self-discipline of millionaires. In fact, it is only their habits that give them superpowers. Do this exercise: Identify the area of ​​your life where lack of discipline causes the most damage. One decision you make can dramatically change your life.

Outcome 3. Feel like superman. The world is full of undone feats.

• Strange habits. Blogger Larisa Perfentyeva in her book “100 Ways to Change Your Life” shares her observations: Successful people have habits that contradict “useful skills.” However, they are useful. You need to allow yourself to be sad, to make mistakes, to be unsure of yourself. Psychologists recommend always finishing what you start. Sometimes this rule is worth breaking. Otherwise, it is impossible to focus on the things you need. And sometimes you just have to say: “to hell with it” and rush on.

Outcome 4. Even the most pleasant things become boring. That's how we are made.

• Learn not to imitate, but to copy. Another tip from Tony Robbins: Learn to copy the physiology of successful people: breathing rate, voice intonation, gait, gestures. Then you can not just worry with the person. Whom you admire, but also think the way someone else thinks.

Result 5. Imitation is a skill like any other.

• Other people's goals are not your life. Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic shares in his autobiography, Life Without Limits: Not everyone successful person worth making your idol. You cannot compromise your own principles, no matter how brightly your cherished goal shines. Think about what your children and grandchildren will say about you.

Outcome 6. Every dream has its own unique path. Sometimes achievements are worth more than a thousand.

Why them

Sometimes you look at the idol of millions and wonder: what is so attractive about this person? Whether they are short in stature, plain in appearance, or have a soft voice, role models sometimes have an unpresentable appearance. Their charisma captivates them, their willpower delights them, and they are led by faith in their own strengths.

What else attracts us to a role model?

• They do not fit into the general framework. Remember the situation when an item in a store does not suit anyone: the sleeves are short, or the neckline is not in the right place. Clothes are made for standard people, but most simply do not fit the average parameters. The norm is a fiction. Idols live by the principle “you need to adjust not the person to the system, but the system to the person.”
• They are proud of their difference. People love to read about the brave and courageous. In our youth, we read books about travelers. Today we read about brave women. The body positivity movement began back in 1996. Why is it so popular? Because for the first time, it was not glossy beauties, but ordinary women who became role models. They managed to overcome their shortcomings and become role models. Now thousands of people with less than ideal appearance will be able to feel confident. “A person is beautiful as he is” - the motto of the body positive movement is applicable to any area of ​​life.
• They tell their story of failure. Scientist Thomas Edison failed 10 thousand experiments that ended in failure. And only after that he invented the incandescent light bulb. Writer JK Rowling published letters of refusal from publishers. She showed that failure makes you free, because your greatest fears have already come true. Stories of collapse are more popular today than stories of victory. “Genius is 99% sweat and 1% talent” - Thomas Edison’s statement still inspires people today.

Your personal success is your own business. No person in the world can tell you how to reach the top. Do you know why? Success must be discovered within yourself. Set a goal and go towards it. And along the way, it’s worth looking up to someone who has already achieved this goal.

“Learn from everyone, don’t imitate anyone,” wrote Maxim Gorky, and he was right. Constantly admiring a role model only gives the illusion of success. Close people love us just like that. It’s worth returning to your comfort zone from time to time. The world doesn't need to be conquered, it just needs to be made better.

Every person throughout his life meets a large number of people who behave differently and turn out to be decent, mean, weak, strong-willed and other personalities. How should a person prove himself so that he can be said to be a strong personality? This is a person who has certain character traits, such as self-confidence and self-confidence, determination, optimism, the ability to look at things realistically, perseverance, the ability to take responsibility for decisions made, the ability to control the situation, be a leader and lead other people.

Prominent people in history

Not every person who lived in the past or exists today can be said to be a truly strong personality. Examples of people who became famous for their unbending willpower, their ability to lead entire nations, for their fateful responsible decisions that changed the outcome of many major events, captured the history of our state and the whole world. Such people can be called Prince Vladimir, Vasily II, Alexander Nevsky, Empress Catherine II, Emperor Peter I, Nicholas II and many others.

A specific example of a strong personality

We could give examples of a strong personality in history for a long time, but I would like to consider one outstanding person as a role model. Yuri Gagarin, the first cosmonaut in human history, can deservedly be considered such a person. The strength of this man's personality is beyond doubt. He went through many trials and difficulties during preparation for the space flight and during the flight itself. Yuri Gagarin was a very purposeful, efficient person, capable of mobilizing in Hard time for adoption the right decision. He was able to maintain inner calm in absolutely any situation and convey this calm state to others. It is this trait - the ability not to panic and make informed decisions in difficult situation, was the main characteristic of an astronaut for the first manned flight into space.

Yuri Alekseevich was a simple, open person, he helped other cosmonauts and his colleagues prepare for the flight. He knew how to organize people and lead them. Every morning, Gagarin took his family and the residents of his entire building outside for morning exercises, going around each apartment and ringing the doorbell. He did not allow anyone to shirk or be capricious. And no one even tried to refuse - all people happily listened to the advice and instructions of this outstanding man.

Having become famous, Yuri Gagarin passed the test of fame and did not become arrogant. But not everyone can withstand the pressure of fame in order to remain the same person, a model of endurance and self-control.

It's a shame that this great person died early, died in a plane crash, the real reason which still remains unclear. If his fate had turned out differently and he had not died, we can say with confidence that he would have done many more important things, he would have been able to lead many people and show them the right path in life. Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin is a real example of a strong personality in the history of mankind.

Strong personality: examples was last modified: December 15th, 2015 by Elena Pogodaeva