Comments on: Where Have All Our Famous Role Models Gone?

By: Darren Wise

Darren Wise — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:09:01 +0000

Thanks for your comments Jennifer.
We sometimes take for granted, or do not truly understand the influences that can shape our lives, no matter how old we are.
By the way, I love your blog….well done.
Cheers
Darren

By: Jennifer Stinnett

Jennifer Stinnett — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:42:39 +0000

I love the ending quote and I agree, we need leadership and great role models. It’s something that I myself have only started to realize at this late stage in life. Great writing by the way!

By: Jason Tweed

Jason Tweed — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:44:26 +0000

Terrific wisdom here. I grew up near Pittsburgh where the Carnegie name is synonymous with philanthropy.

By: Darren Wise

Darren Wise — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:39:59 +0000

Hi Jeremy,
I think they are wonderful role models you mentioned, but unfortunately I have not seen many children that are too keen to read about Warren and Richard. It is far more entertaining to listen to the IPOD, watch TV or surf the internet. Totally agree, as adults, we have the choice to read and absorb what we wish in the media. The real question is then as parents, how do you effectively filter what our children read and absorb in the massive amount of media content given that they don’t yet have the fortitude of wisdom? The current issue of what has happened with Matthew Johns raises the question as to what impact this media flooded attention on bad behavior will have on the potential values of our next generations. Many of the younger generation have these stars as their role models. Thanks for your contribution, much appreciated. Cheers Darren

By: 24HourWeealthCoach

24HourWeealthCoach — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:15:48 +0000

I feel that there are a few decent role models around today, such as Richard Branson, more famous for his 10 great achievements but also quietly known for his 20 big failures (remember Virgin Cola & Virgin Condoms?)& his ability to bounce back. Warren Buffett famously donated $40 Billion to charity in 2006, but he had also been donating money, building schools & planting orphanages for almost 50 years prior with no headlines…
Sad that “badly behaved celebs” get much of the press; I guess we have to more selective in what we read!