What Makes Me Who I Am Today

There are many principles that make me who I am today, however only a set few truly define me. These values that I hold are very precious, and have helped me get through life every day. Without these values, I would not have made it to this point in my life, and I would have not become as successful as I am today. These principles all translate into a successful life whether it be personal, spiritual, or business life. One of the principles I hold is respect. The only way to garner respect is to respect others. Passion is potentially one of the most important of these factors. Without passion, I would not have the will to strive for success. The value that impacts my personality the most, however, is humor. Having the skill to laugh in the most uncomfortable of situations is highly undervalued, and can make or break a successful person.

A person with no respect for others, will not make it far in life.

Respect is a cornerstone of my being, and I try to respect every person I meet. I will not judge a person based on beliefs, only on actions. If I feel someone is worthy of my respect, I will make sure I do my best to show that to them. Some people demand respect, and I don’t believe that is how you garner it. To accumulate respect, you must first reveal you are worthy of it. People are not simply entitled to respect. The best way to show that you are worthy is to do it through actions. It is an easy task for most people to gain respect, however, is it quite easy to lose it. Keeping that respect is an essential task for every successful person, and losing it will also mean losing your

success.
A passionate person is a person that will do a task, and do it with enthusiasm. A person that is passionate about everything he does, is a person that will truly be successful in life. When a person is passionate, they are also kind, driven, and efficient by association. If you exhibit passion, you will also start to manifest other positive attributes, thus further ensuring your success in life. Passion is an attribute, that is hard to obtain, but if acquired translates into a person that can do anything he puts his mind to. If there is any value a person should exhibit in life, it is without a doubt passion. This core value is the first step to becoming a successful person.
An attribute that I believe to be overlooked by many people, is humor. Humor is truly a skill that can help you overcome most hardships. Laughing in the face of trouble, can not only help alleviate a person’s own problems, but also the problems for people around him. The ability to be humorous shows that you are confident, and reassures not only one’s self but also the others he is working with. A laugh is sometimes the only way to get out of a rut. Humor can lift your spirits just enough to get back to working hard at something. Being humorous is not always the best thing to do, so mastering the art of timing is important. Timing is one place where I personally need improvement more than any other.
I believe with these three values, a person can overcome any obstacle in life. They are not easy skills to master and can take a lifetime to truly understand the potential behind them. Being respectful leads to opportunities that do not come often. When mutual respect is established between people, life opens paths for you. When passion envelops the tasks you do, people will notice and you will begin to flourish. Passion is without a doubt one of the most important aspects of my life. Humor is often one of the best ways to alleviate difficult situations. It is a skill that requires time to develop and must be timed perfectly to have the largest impact. If there is any advice I can give a person, it is that to be successful, you need to follow these three core principles.