Positive Influences In Life

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The world created by God has its influence on an individual and comprises of living and non-living things, such as human, animals, sea, buildings, etc. Because the world involves human and other living things it will always have a purpose and change of mindset and thought of us eventually. Sometimes a person’s point of view or experience might not completely define his/her personality and purpose. However, positive influences can steer up the real you. Influences can be categorized into two, which is positive and negative influences. According to the Oxford dictionary, influence means “the capacity to influence the character, development, or behavior of someone, or something or the effect itself”. This shows that when we associate ourselves …show more content…

The nuclear family consists of the parents and siblings while the extended family includes the parents, grandparents, siblings, aunties, uncles, cousins, and so on. My family was my initial world. United States of America was where I was born but I grew up with my nuclear family in Ghana (Africa). Between the ages of six (6) and seven (7), I and parents our enthusiasm was me becoming a doctor. However, after a decade past, my interest changed. During primary and high school level of education, I realized what I did most, enjoy and passionate was soccer and singing. Ever since the discovery, my dream has become a professional and famous soccer player. Although, my parents wanted a medical doctor initially they’ve also have been of tremendous support for the transition took place. My father founded a soccer team because of me. Throughout the course, my soccer skills were developed by coaches on the team. Because my entire family was thrilled about my dream, they always attended my games and supported me (cheered me up). The enormous activity with my family really inspired me to give out my …show more content…

The people that live around us brings companionship or association with one’s fellow. This interaction can be involved in a persistent social interaction or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same beliefs or interests or political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Although my family was supportive building my dreams or interests; friends and people of my community/state, like, elderly, leaders, soccer fans, and pastors have influenced me positively. I knew of my talent, but these people helped me maintain and stayed focused on their encouragement and words of advice. There have been moments I feel stressed and thought of quitting. Yet still, when I look around, I realize it's not only about me, I see the encouragement, supporters, and fans in the picture that can’t be disappointed. This massive thought has created a strong attitude and behavior that cannot be

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