Everyone idolizes someone, we look up to artists, professors, random people online, and our own parents. The values we practice are all because of the people who influence us. A person’s influence in life can go as far back to their childhood, which, in this case, makes our parents the first people who influence our lives.

As we grow up, we’ve learned to discover the world on our own. We got a chance to meet people who can create a big impact on our lives. So, the question is, Who has the most influence in your life? When we look up to a person, it’s because we share the same values with them.

The reason we adore someone is because that person gives us a positive attitude in life. When asking a person who influences us, most of us would say our parents have influenced us the most, especially our mothers. It’s because mothers are the first people who teach their children values, manners, and other things essential in life.

Most of us believe our mothers have the biggest influence in life because of the positive outlook she has for us. Some would say their fathers influenced their lives because fathers have taught us how to remain strong when things start to fall apart. Parents can be an influence in life because we’ve been with them through childhood and early adulthood in which they helped mold our future.

Besides from parents, our friends can also influence our lives. The influence of friends in our life is a long list of both positive and negative. That’s why our parents have always told us to choose wisely the people with whom we spend our time. Friends are blessings sent from heaven. Some people open up more to their friends about problems rather than their own family.

From dating tips to fashion tips, our peers can really influence us. Friends can sometimes make or break a person’s future, especially if you let your friends get under your skin. Some teenagers start using narcotics because of the influence of their peers, and that is one bad side. Remember, though, friends can also lead a person to a brighter future.

When you surround yourself with people who have the same goals as yours, no doubt you will help each other to achieve your life goals. When you surround yourself with people who are a good influence in life, this can also influence you to making the right decisions for your future.

There are also people who are inspired by great philosophers, writers, and artists. To be influenced is a normal thing for a human being, especially if these influences help mold a person’s life. Although we should make sure to surround ourselves with people who mold us to become better and not the other way around, the negative also helps mold us to become the person we aim to be. As Henry Drummond says, “The people who influence you are the people who believe in you.”

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References

Chowdury, Sanchita. 2013. “How Friends Influence Your Life.” Boldsky. August 3. Accessed January 26, 2018. https://www.boldsky.com/relationship/beyond-love/2013/how-friends-influence-life-034582.html.

Cruze, Rachel. n.d. “4 People Who Have Influenced My Life.” Accessed January 26, 2018. https://www.rachelcruze.com/topics/everything-else/4-people-who-have-influenced-my-life

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