Just out of curiosity, for you are there any limits beyond the pale? Asked without malice. The reason I ask is, this sentence above make me think "well, that also describes Dennis Rodman." Does your sentence thus qualify him as an awesome role model? If not, then what does qualify or disqualify him? Or is term 'role model' itself too dependent on each person's personal definition/lifeview to be discussed, really? What if it came out that he mistreated dogs and treated other competitors badly - would that be relevant?
Of course... each of us looks for qualities in a role model to admire, and aspire to. And yes, sometimes one's
idea of a role model does something that is so contrary to one's own values they ...need a new role model. They needn't malign the previous one, though. Khatuna continues to fulfill that role for many, still.
If you look back, I said I thought she was an amazing role model and instructor, as I was lucky enough to be coached by her for a time. As my role model, her focus and
game is priceless.
In other words, I guess what I'm trying to say is... own your own disappointment. It's created from
your mind, and based on what you think a person is, to you. Entirely different than what they
are, almost always.
And yes, I definitely have things that would d'Q a potential role model.
