Millions upon
millions of people watch sporting events. For these millions of fans, their
favorite athletes become people to admire and respect. There is good reason for
this. To be an elite athlete takes immense dedication and commitment. Athletes
have many great traits that make them positive role models.
First, athletes
show physical and mental excellence. Physically, they must always be in top
physical condition. Athletes must always eat the most healthy, nutritional
foods to make sure they are in good health. This is a positive example to
follow. Not only must athletes be in good physical shape, they must be mentally
sharp and focused. Athletes must concentrate on the single task of being the
best in their sport. They must use their time efficiently and wisely.
Second,
athletes value teamwork and sportsmanship. Unlike actors, singers, and other
entertainers, most athletes must work together to achieve their goal. The
ability to work flawlessly with teammates is a great quality for all people,
including students and office workers. Athletes also show good sportsmanship.
They do not brag when they are victorious. When they lose, they graciously
congratulate their opponents. This sportsmanship and humility is a great
quality of role models.
Finally,
athletes must fight through adversity. Athletes must constantly face and
overcome failures. There are few champions and many losers in any sport.
Athletes must learn to handle defeat in a positive way. If they compete and
fail, they must quickly recover and continue to practice and improve. This
means waking up at dawn daily and training relentlessly no matter what.
Perseverance is a great quality for any role model to have.
In today's
culture, there are many types of people we may consider to be role models. Not
all of them are. In order to be positive role models, they must show the
qualities of excellence and achievement. Athletes possess these very qualities.
They are very positive role models for everyone who follows and admires them.
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