Who has been the most positive influence in my life
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When I sit back and think upon the many role models I've had over the past 17 years, I can think of only one person who has helped me to become the person that I am today. Many people have come in and out of my life, but my brother has always been there for me through whatever I've had to conquer. He used to always tell me, " All we can ask of you is that you try your hardest at everything you do." This statement has stuck with me and I've always tried to exceed what was expected of me just because I knew he believed in me. Without his guidance and overall good nature, I would never have the potential to reach my goals. Over the years, he has taught me trust, loyalty, kindness, the will to never give up and overall morals.
It all started in grade school. He would come home with an enormous grin on his face and a yellow piece of paper in his hand. He'd hop off the bus to where my mom and I would be waiting for him. Then my mom would ask him, "So, how did you do on your report card?..