If You Have To Pick An Idol, Pick Yourself

When you're young it's second natural to idolize everything/everyone that isn't you. It could be a big cousin, older sibling or a celebrity. We are essentially brainwashed and programmed as children to look up to someone as a guidance for our lives.

However, when you get older, that idol you once had and maybe even glorified doesn't seem quite deserving. You begin to see them from a new perspective and can realize who they really are. It's a sad day when the person you've idolized for years doesn't fit the standard you placed them in. So it's better to have a mentor than an idol because you can look up to a mentor and seek guidance without placing them at the top of the totem pole with unrealistic expectations.

That's why I suggest idolizing yourself. This isn't a act of arrogance or narcissism. It's actually a personal challenge to live up to the person you feel  your "would be Idols" should. It's also a great form of discipline because every decision you make determines your path to your destiny. Are you gonna go left or right?

Another great thing about idolizing yourself is the lack of disappointment. When people let you down in life you feel hurt because you expect more, and because you would do it for them. But when you're the Idol, the chances of disappointing yourself are less because you know what you expect. It's all about bettering yourself, enriching your life and setting goals and standards to abide by. Try it out, you'll thank yourself later.