Ambition & Role Models

In today's blog entry ill be talking about role models and ambitions. Just recently, today in fact i over heard a group of students talking about their favorite singers and rappers. One girl said, "I wanna be a rapper like Nicki Minaj!, cause she go hard." After hearing that i thought to myself, "why you wanna be like Nicki Mijaj, why not be better than her?"(NO SHADE TO NICKI MINAJ) I decided to listen a bit more.(being a tad bit nosey) The young lady stood proudly and said, "That way i wont have to go to college or any university to do that." At that that point i had to remove my self from the area. I could not stay around people who were setting low standards for them selves.

Now do not get me wrong i am fully aware that not everyone is cut out to go to college or things of that nature, but in my opinion, not seeking a trade of some sort of higher education above high school(if possible) if pure foolishness.

In this era that we live in, and especially in my community i notice teens especially set low standards for them selves, and accepting mediocrity. It some what upsets me to see that.

One reason for teens and young adults settling for mediocrity is the lack of strong role models that exist today. Back in the day and most recently we have been blessed with wonderful role models such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey and the late Micheal Jackson. We need more roll models like them in this world that we live in today. In order for that to happen we need to work on the up coming youths that will become our future leaders.

In concussion, teens, young adolescences, and anyone who is setting low standards for them selves or settling for less, "Stop it!" Upgrade yourself, and inspire a friend to do the same. If you need help doing that, look for a role model, someone strong hearted, responsible and who is being productive with his or her life. If you cant find a proper role model, create your self into a role model to better your self and everyone around you.

-Genesis