Mickey Mouse Is My Role Model Speech

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At 16, I can think of countless role models that I know or have known. Kids my age would choose some kind of pop star. Some would even nominate a teacher or politician. Sportsmen would also be a popular choice. And then of course, one or both of your parents. That makes me think about my own role model. Who would I choose? It must be someone who others look up to and admire. They do not have to be geniuses or have extraordinary abilities to be great; they just have to go the extra mile and be different. Who would I choose? Well, the fact that he's the most famous cartoon character ever created makes it quite obvious, Mickey Mouse of course. Obviously there are certain characteristics that a role model should have. No 1 : Self Respect A Role model is happy and satisfied with himself and does not need to follow current trends. Just like Mickey! For the past 83 years he has been wearing the same white gloves, the same red pants and the same yellow shoes. Quite happy and satisfied with himself. He definitely doesn’t follow any trends. No 2 : Handle Stress Positively A role model sets a good example on how to handle pressure. Did Mickey handle pressure? Of course he did. When Mortimer Mouse tried to steal Minnie away from him, he didn’t throw a tantrum. He didn’t walk out of the cartoon. No. He skillfully used his charms to win Minnie back. Like a real hero. No 3 : Role Models Are Trustworthy A role model is honest and doesn't lie. Mickey Mouse is friends with Donald Duck and Goofy for a long time. And in all their countless adventures they had to trust and rely on one another. That’s why their friendship lasted for more than 70 years. No 4 : Perseverance A good role model delivers on his promises and can always be counted on They never quit. Role models demonstrate that if they work hard to attain something, then
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