habits

108. I want to be more like_____________.

They say that imitation is one of the highest forms of flattery. I guess the key is to choose wisely when we imitate. Wanting to be more like someone else can be a great Tool granted that the choice meets certain parameters. The choice can best be made when we choose someone not for who they are but who they’ve become.

When I look at my mission statement, it resembles a person I hope to become. I have found that my mission statement closely relates to what my grandfather was like. I never designed it to be that way but looking at it, it closely resembles the way he conducted his life. He is definitely in the top five individuals I would have chosen when applying this Tool.

There are a few factors that should be considered when choosing who you would hope to be more like. The first is not to pick someone who is simply famous for their power, money or looks. These people most often have reached the top solely on power, money and looks. While there are many famous people who do many wonderful things, I think a more powerful choice would be to choose someone less famous and one who hits closer to home.

I think the person who you want to be more like should possess the habits and attitudes that you hope to instill in yourself. What habits do they possess that have led them to their success? What attitudes do they foster that have led them down the path that they have chosen? When you choose to be like someone who has mastered these two abilities, you have a silent mentor to model and shadow. Copycats will succeed when they copy someone with the habits and attitudes they desire and when they emulate the mission statement they are striving to achieve.