An Influential Role Model

Everyone in life has that one person who is a powerful influence that makes significant impact on who they are today. That one person can motivate you, be an outstanding role model or be the most reliable person. My mother is the most important individual in my life because she inspires me to do my best at everything I do. For instance, when I struggle in my schoolwork, she helps me by explaining the content in further detail. She always say, "Effort comes before grades." Although I sometimes do not agree with this saying, my mom has taught me to look on the bright side before looking down on myself. Also, my mother has the most thoughtful conversations with me when she wants to discuss about a situation. At the beginning of the year when we had to register for the driver training, she was against me getting into …show more content…
She proves that she is indestructible by facing any obstacles that come at her in any size, shape or form that may prevent her from reaching her ultimate goal. This influences me to follow in her footsteps because it teaches me that I can always manage any difficulties. Not only did she raise me from birth until this day, but she is also like my own personal coach that guides me through this journey. This includes cheering me on at piano recitals or even the smallest things like picking out an outfit for school. My mom goes out of her way to help those who are less fortunate than us. She donates canned foods, clothes, gives money to charity, and spare any loose change she has to the homeless. As a result, she has made me realize how blessed I am to live with a roof over my head, food to eat, and clothes to wear. By my mother's actions, she has made me aware of the things I take for granted each and every day. This leads me to become conscious of what I have and appreciate the gifts I receive as not everyone can be as lucky as I