Who is the person whom you consider your greatest influence?

@jpso138 (7851)
Philippines
March 2, 2010 9:13am CST
I am sure that everyone of us have someone to depend to. There is also that person whom we consider as an idol. But my point here is simply to ask who is that person who has greatly influence your decision or your life and career? As for me, its my godfather. He guided me all the way and has help me and molded me into what I am now. Of course my father did show me a lot of things and taught me a lot in life. But I am talking about my career and my work. What about you?
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
2 Mar 10
My mom. She is the one who pushed and helped to get me where i am today. No one else could have done it better than she did. TATA.
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@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
Well who could give greater love and care than of course our mother. I am sure that without your mom, you would have not grown to what you are today. Thanks to our mom. I am sure that she is proud of what you are now.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
3 Mar 10
Thanx, i am sure she is. TATA.
• Philippines
13 Apr 10
my daddy scott because he tort me to be honest and straight with people
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
Well, that is great to know. I think you will agree with me that honesty is the best policy. It is really hard to find a lot of honest people nowadays. Great to have a role model in our life.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
11 May 10
Thank you very much for the kind words pearl. I am glad that you learned a lot from our course. The great thing about teaching is you get to share your knowledge and best of all, when you teach first aid, you get to teach people the art of saving lives... Best to you and good luck to the rest of your modules.
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
Yes Indeed,I definitely agree with you sir, Like you, you are a good example for a role model, you are the best instructor and the way you teach the students is good. we learn a lot for the Emergency care module.. Good luck and keep up the goodwork....GBU
@sjhaeki (795)
• Philippines
26 Aug 10
in regards to career, my aunt would be someone very influential in my life. so much, that since childhood my decision was firm on what career to choose. but when it comes to life, despite how i may hate my father's convictions i still look up to him because without his guidance and the principles he took so much effort to put on us i wouldn't be the type of person i am now
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
8 Sep 10
I see, perhaps your aunt is close to you which made an impact in your decisions on life concerns. I am not in the position to ask as to why you hate your father, but I am sure that your father is wants what is best for you.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
9 Sep 10
I see. Well I do have heard about that saying, "the more you hate the more you love". There are always attributes in a person that you will definitely admire and tend to follow no matter how much you hated such person. There is always something great in someone no matter who or what he is. Whats important is that we look at those beautiful things and set aside those that are not worth emulating. Best to you always!
@sjhaeki (795)
• Philippines
8 Sep 10
we're not really that close to my aunt... maybe before, i don't know. as for my father.. isn't it in the saying 'the more you hate, the more you love'? that's why i coined this relationship the love-hate relationship. ^_^ let's just say... despite all that pent up frustrations, i listen and live up to his principles, even some are overboard, most are helpful to live out this life.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Feb 11
It was my father who greatly influenced me. It was him who pushed me into getting Accounting as my degree, even if i want another. He was my model in being an honest person, specially at work. He was a retired , honest judge. Unlike other judges who accepts some gifts, he was so adamant in not accepting gifts given to him. Unlike other judges who lives opulently during their terms, he lived a simple life until now. He is my idol and forever he will be.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
13 May 11
Certainly your dad is worth emulating. It is really hard to find people like your dad. Most often, we see people, they often have a price. Although, I am not saying that everyone can be bought but someone with principles and without a price is hard to find. He is indeed a great treasure and worth to be idolized.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 May 11
Thank you for agreeing with me.
16 Nov 10
My greatest influence about my career is my mother. She would always want to be a nurse but then she haven't reached her dreams instead she became a teacher. Inorder to have it, she decided to take me the course instead. As I study the course, I learned to love and enjoy it.. Mother knows best..^_^
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
Hahaha! there is always the mothers instinct. Well, that is surely interesting in your case. There are those who are just forced to take the course out of the influence of the parents and usually end up not finishing the course. Good for you and continue to love your work... Being a nurse is not an easy job but is very much rewarding and fulfilling... continue to save lives... I am sure your mom and dad is proud of you!
25 Nov 10
Hahaha.. Thank you very much.^_^ I don't have any ideas on what to take at that time so I let my mom decide for me. I just recently passed the board exam and finding a job related to my course is hard though I applied as a trainee only. I wish I could find one before the year ends so my parents will be very happy.
• Philippines
16 Apr 11
My DAD! :) he may be strict and hot tempered. many people feared his presence, his voice and even his shadow... (seriously) HAHA. BUT WHAT MAKES DAD AN INSPIRATION AND AN INFLUENCE TO ME IS THAT OF: 1. He is a MAN OF PRINCIPLES 2. He doesn't GIVE UP ON SOMETHING THAT IS RIGHT 3. HE believes that TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE (LIBERITAS LIBERABIT VOS) 4. WHEN HE DECIDES on SOMETHING... it SHOULD BE THE BEST not JUST a SIMPLE SOLUTION 5. HE NEVER BREAKS PROMISES (just remind him always... he forgets a lot, memory problems coming up. nyahahaha ) BUT MOST OF ALL, DAD supported me in everything that i do, he helped and showed me the skills and talents that i think is invisible and untrue.. DAD your my hero, my idol and my best friend! hehehe :)
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
13 May 11
Wow, that is definitely something that you can be proud of. I know that we all have someone to look up to in our life. Definitely your dad is one to look upon. Surely you are a lucky person. Though as you have said that he may be hot tempered and strict, somehow those characteristics have surely helped him to insist in his principles and win against other people who may want to change him into what he is not. What I like most is him being with a character... from the way you describe it, your dad is the man... a person with integrity.. Surely you should be proud!
16 Apr 11
Piz, SUPER LIKE!:)
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Dec 12
Well, the person in life who I feel has been my Greatest influence and shared a lot of things that have helped shape me into who I am today, continuing to encourage me along with way is a wonderful woman from church. She has been there to Pray for me when things are not going the Best, as well as encourage me and give me advice when I needed it the most. But back when I was in High School I had a teacher that always encouraged me and helped me along the way even later on in yrs. remembering some of his wonderful advice. Personally we all need Positive influences and people in our life because without them when we're really needing some help we have no where we can turn too.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
17 Dec 12
Well, I could see that this person in church is someone that will surely be able to influence people. Not only that, I could see that this person has help many and not you alone. I am sure that she lives a bless full life and I know that with such influence, your life is obviously a great life full of compassion and blessing. Best to you always!
• Philippines
11 Oct 10
The person who has greatly influence my life is no other than my father.My parents have been separated for 10 years now. And I grew up with my father.He taught me a lot about life.He has been my comforter when I feel down and a great supporter with my dreams and ambitions in life. My father is an OFW and had been working in the middle east for 15 years now.So I grew up without him at my side all the time.And I really idolized him about that because the thought of being away from your family is the biggest sacrifice my father did.He did this for us to have a good life - for him to send us to a good school and have a better quality education, for him to provide us with the basic necessities of life (food,shelter,clothes etc.). I could only see my father once a year for 30 days of his entitled paid holiday. He has been a great teacher of my life. He taught me to strive hard to reach my dreams and ambitions in life.That we all have downfall moments of our lives and it is really up to us to stand and double our effort to achieve it. And he taught me to not forget to pray and seek guidance to our God Almighty.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
13 Oct 10
Well that is certainly a great influence my friend. I am sure that you are very proud of your father and most likely you have idolized him for that. It's not easy to be away from a love one... as you have said its a sacrifice. But the way, you said things makes everything so easy despite the fact that living such life with a father who only comes 30 days in a year. More so that your father and mother are separated. Continue to pray and may God Bless you Always!
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
Thank you.God bless you too.
7 Dec 11
My Greatest Influence is Jesus Christ..Who else is there? He is the reason for everything... head down,never sad at the little things,the most important influence over ,y life. Without Him I would not have the confidence that I have today!
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 May 12
Hi hya, Jesus Christ is definitely someone that everyone should look upon. Having him as an influence is certainly a life filled with love and compassion. May your life be filled with graces and blessings!
• Philippines
5 Feb 12
as i was born, i owe everything to my parents.my needs for my myself, they give it to me inspite of how mesirable we r.i learned everything to them..they r myfirst teacher.to them i valued so much and it cant be denied that every now and them i can still recall their presence..i love them with all my cerebrum.but sad to say that they had gone..i just pray to them that they r in their right way.i paid tribute to them and much more i considered them as my greatest influence in my life for i could not be who am i,without them...i love my parents very much...
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 May 12
I am saddened to hear that they are no longer there. But I'm sure that they have done great things that are worth remembering and for sure, they will always be in your heart and in your mind. Despite them being gone, the great things you do in life will surely make them happy and proud for you have made them your inspiration and influence.
• Philippines
16 Jun 12
same thing God is the very first person that really influence me in my life, esp. in my decisions. Secondly would be the people that i grow up with, but in some point i would also consider my physical and emotional being. Somehow i always considering things that i decide, it's either if i would be happy, would it be beneficial, would it be helpful and most of all if it's really what i wanted to do. It's like having a risk, esp. when you are stranded into two situation that you cannot decide which. I have look up alot of people that i knew esp. those people who look after me and those i knew became successful through there hardwork.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
16 Dec 12
Well, God is certainly the supreme and creator and if we obey his commandments, surely life would be wonderful. I admire your for having such faith and for being so close to God, I am sure that you have a life full of blessings.
@Suziecha (89)
• China
16 Jul 12
I am always confused. Fortunately, there're many person who help and affect me. I like them and they are much important and indispensable to me. For me, the one is my senior in my college. He was one years senior to my grade. He was the chairman in our society. He is a man of thought and high-capacity. He taught me a lot, made me strong and confident. I sincerely thank and miss him. Since graduation we have not seen for a long time. Best wishes to him.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
17 Dec 12
Well, I do hope that you will see him again. That way you will be able to tell him about how you made it through and how your life was affected by his guidance. I am sure that he is truly proud of you...
@kongno (431)
• Philippines
7 Sep 12
my older sister has a lot of influence to than any other member of my family my parents have little influence on me or sometimes none at all.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
17 Dec 12
Well it seems that your sister have done a lot of things in your life. Perhaps you are close to each other and from the way I look at it, your sister is your idol. Best to you and your sister, may you have a great life and beautiful future ahead.
@GilMegans (241)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
Hi Sir jpso138, thanks a lot for sharing this very interesting topic. For me, the person whom gives me the greatest influence in my life are basically my parents. When I was a child my parents strictly enforced some fundamental rules that compelled me to follow abide by. Those vital rules that eventually nurtured my personality to become a good person in the future. Following the ethics of goodness that being thought by me will be the best achievement i have in life. To date, some influences were indeed hoard and accumulated by me that essential for my career and present life but that's all subsequent to the influences that firmly instill and in-doctrine by my parents.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
19 Dec 12
Hi sir, I guess you do have great parents considering that you look up to them as your idol and influence. It is obvious that you were cared for and were guided well in life. Your parents are surely proud of what you have become and this is all because of what they have taught you and how you were brought up. Even from the way you right, I am quite sure that you are well educated and well mannered.... Best to you always and may you have the goodness of life ahead.
16 Apr 11
It's gotta be MOM. Though she is not a nurse she's can cure me better than any prescription:)
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
13 May 11
Hi graz, you are certainly right. There are times when I get sick and surely my mother can give care more than any medication can do.
• Philippines
11 May 11
I consider my parents to be of great influence to me. They have been with me for 22 years and has helped me most of the steps I took in my life. They built the foundation of who I am today. But If I have to choose between my dad or my mom, I think my mom influenced me more. My dad goes to work everyday while my mom as a housewife spend more time with us. Basically the person who spends more time with you is the person who influences you more.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
13 May 11
Yes, jp. both our parents influence us in their own way. Spending time with them since the day we were born will surely will affect, who we are and what we will be. You do have a point that having a mother who is a housewife will make more influence in our life... Best to you and your family always!
• Singapore
7 Jun 11
I would say both my parents have the greatest influence in my life. Both contributed bits and pieces on how i think and how I face life. My father has always been a good provider to us, a Man with few words,but every word he spoke means a lot. My mother as well shown me on how to be compassionate and how simple things makes us happy. I am blessed having them as my parents, and i am doing everything for them as my inspiration. :)
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 May 12
You are lucky indeed to have great and admirable parents. I am sure that they are worth emulating. With such parents around, you will surely have more success and with that they will surely be proud. Best always!
• Philippines
22 Jul 11
As for me, it was my Aunt. I can still remember it was my 18th birthday and she told that she wishes me to be like her. Those words that she said strikes me a lot because my aunt is really different from my other Aunts she's goal oriented and she's success in her career (She is a RN, RM and a Businesswoman and she's good at it.). I wanted to like her successful, enjoying her youth and specially she is happy :)
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 May 12
Well, that is something that will surely create an impact on a person's life. I guess, this is the reason why you have chosen to become a nurse. I wish you more on life, more happiness and more success! Continue to strive and you will certainly be rewarded.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
28 Aug 11
I would say parents. I cannot choose any one of them. I could have included my entire family but then again before I was born, all who is there for me are my parents. Even as I grow old, way beyond my teenage spurt, I would still look upon my parents and really value their counsel and wise decision. Much more, on matters concerning seriously on life.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 May 12
It seems that you are the youngest in the family? Anyway, you are lucky indeed to be surounded by great loving and inspirational people. With that at hand, life would surely be easy and well...
17 Sep 11
that would be my ma and pa.It is from them I have acquired so many things in this life.love them to bits!
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 May 12
Another wonderful parents as an idol. That is surely something that you can be proud of. Best always and more success to come!