The Importance of Having a Good Role Model

The snip highlights the importance of having a good role model and learning from their actions rather than just their words. It emphasizes the lessons Marcus learned from his stepfather Antoninus, including compassion, hard work, persistence, altruism, self-reliance, cheerfulness, constancy to friends, and many others. Marcus also learned the importance of keeping an open mind, listening to others, not playing favorites, taking responsibility and blame, putting people at ease, respecting tradition, maintaining a good schedule, being moderate with resources, and knowing when to push or back off. The snip stresses the significance of embodying these lessons in actions rather than relying on written instructions. It encourages individuals to cultivate role models in their lives, strive to become like them, and never fall short of their standards. Finally, it emphasizes the need to honor and remember the teachings of these role models.