In thinking about Glenn Frey’s passing, I thought about the amount of hours I spent growing up listening to the Eagles. It wasn’t just another musician or celebrity passing to me but rather someone who had meant more to me, as if another part of my youth gone.
Certainly, those we come in contact with, our parents, relatives, and teachers can have a greater influence and impact on our lives. Look at how many sons end up following in their father’s career footsteps. Some become police officers like their father; some follow in their father’s coaching profession. With that, I was trying to think of what famous individuals in my lifetime may have had an influence or impact on my life.
In some examples of where a celebrity influenced someone to attempt to follow in their footsteps: Bill Clinton upon meeting JFK wanted to run for political office, Tiger Woods goal to try and break Jack Nicklaus’ golfing major record. How many kids grew up wanting to be like Mike? Or be a future Mario Lemieux? Or learn to play the guitar because of Jimmy Hendrix?
In our own lives, perhaps because of their inventions, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have had an influence on our daily life. I know someone who has gone to see Bruce Springsteen over 40 times; think of the time and money she’s spent because of Bruce.
So I thought about it and came up with three famous individuals who had an impact on me.
Jim Henson - I think about how much time my children watched Sesame Street captivated and learning from muppets that Henson created.
Charles Schulz – thinking about the amount of time I spent reading Peanuts comic strips and watching Peanuts specials throughout the years.
Joe Paterno – if not for Joe’s success and commitment to Penn State, would I be as vested in Penn State University and in the football program or college football in general? Or would I be like a Pitt alum totally indifferent and apathetic about their university and their football and athletic programs?
In addition, Joe’s belief in Success with Honor and to take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves. I know I’ve told my children that. I also remember Joe telling students and professors to not to walk on the grass but rather on sidewalks. I think of that and try not to walk on grass whenever a sidewalk is nearby.
So definitely OT, what famous individuals have had an influence/impact on your life in some way?
Certainly, those we come in contact with, our parents, relatives, and teachers can have a greater influence and impact on our lives. Look at how many sons end up following in their father’s career footsteps. Some become police officers like their father; some follow in their father’s coaching profession. With that, I was trying to think of what famous individuals in my lifetime may have had an influence or impact on my life.
In some examples of where a celebrity influenced someone to attempt to follow in their footsteps: Bill Clinton upon meeting JFK wanted to run for political office, Tiger Woods goal to try and break Jack Nicklaus’ golfing major record. How many kids grew up wanting to be like Mike? Or be a future Mario Lemieux? Or learn to play the guitar because of Jimmy Hendrix?
In our own lives, perhaps because of their inventions, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have had an influence on our daily life. I know someone who has gone to see Bruce Springsteen over 40 times; think of the time and money she’s spent because of Bruce.
So I thought about it and came up with three famous individuals who had an impact on me.
Jim Henson - I think about how much time my children watched Sesame Street captivated and learning from muppets that Henson created.
Charles Schulz – thinking about the amount of time I spent reading Peanuts comic strips and watching Peanuts specials throughout the years.
Joe Paterno – if not for Joe’s success and commitment to Penn State, would I be as vested in Penn State University and in the football program or college football in general? Or would I be like a Pitt alum totally indifferent and apathetic about their university and their football and athletic programs?
In addition, Joe’s belief in Success with Honor and to take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves. I know I’ve told my children that. I also remember Joe telling students and professors to not to walk on the grass but rather on sidewalks. I think of that and try not to walk on grass whenever a sidewalk is nearby.
So definitely OT, what famous individuals have had an influence/impact on your life in some way?
