Who has inspired you most and how or why?
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I took a strategies for success class and I was inspired by the people with severe physical or learning disabilty or emotional handicaps who earned their master's degrees and enjoy successful lves because they learned how to meet the challenges of life despite their limitations and it is kind of difficult to feel frustrated when you realize you are not facing half of the obstacles others do who are doing better than you are or on the same path to success that you have decided to travel
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Well I won't put their names on here, but my band directors in High School had a major influence on me.  Because I had always been passionate about music, they instilled in me a desire to become a better student and an even better person.  I don't think I would be where I am today without these very special people.\nBecause of them I chose to become a band director.  I wanted to give back to students what they gave to me: a sense of pride, self-esteem, and that I really can achieve great things if I put my mind to it.  \nAnd of course, they were goofy as all get out, and that's what I love about the profession.  I am not a normal classroom teacher and get the chance to make music fun and exciting.  (At least I hope the kids think I do!)  \nAnyways, all that to say, I have a big place in my heart for teachers.  I can definitely say I really love what I do.
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Wow, I do not have time to write my Doctoral Thesis right now so, I'm just going to have to say Floyd. Remember, we are talking personal fav of the two not who has enfluenced who or who has had the biggest impact on music or culture.
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How strong the inspiration was.
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My ex-husband.  He became a deep sea fisherman so he could do drugs and drink all day, so maybe he is ;)
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"My real beauty is unique and I inspire change."  \n\nI have that written out in the little magnetic words stuck to the frame of my desk!  I thought it was cool that I had the right words to come up with something cool.
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My husband. He is so laid back and calm about things.\nHe is the kindest person in the world.
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I have several "faith heroes" for whom I am extremely grateful.\n\nMy wonderful sister-in-law helped me initially.  I thought I was a Christian since my dad brought me up in a church (but I was wrong).  From the first time I met my worldly sister-in-law I adored her!  When she became a born-again Christian I adored her even more!!!  \n\nShe helped me to get to the point where I could ask the Holy Spirit to help me.  I realize NOW that the Holy Spirit has been working in me throughout my life.  Hindsight is 20-20.\n\nSeveral authors have been of humungous help to me.\nCharles Spurgeon with Morning and Evening as well as several other books.\nOswald Chambers in My Utmost for His Highest\nC.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity as well as several other books.\nI've also been greatly influenced through The Father's Love Letter by Barry Adams.\n\nLately I've been receiving a great deal of help from Ravi Zacharias and J.I. Packer.\n\nI have received help from each and everyone of these people and now I try to pass on to other people the blessings that I have received.\n\nBefore I came in contact with my faith heroes I was living to self and making a mess of my life.  Now I am learning about living to the purpose to which my heavenly Father has called me and I know JOY and peace.
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what motivated them, what were their goals and how did they achieve them
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Martin Luther. \n\nNail those theses, baby.
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Albert Einstein. \n\nHe was very smart, intuitive, and a humanitarian. All of the things we need today.
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Very inspirational...
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A person as an example what a sheer determination and dedication a person can show.\nA scientist who brought the era of space revolution to India and made us believe we can solve issues ingeniously.A down to earth person who still feels is best as a teacher and still likes to be a teacher.\nA person WHO is creative enough (a famous veena player and learning western classical through piano these days)\na true visionary\na source of encouragement who want to break the barriers of life and rise n shine
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My loving caring husband inspires me to give thanks each and every day.   My 88 yr old grandmother inspires me too.  She and my grandfather are the one that have left the biggest impression on me growing up.   Thanks to them I am the way I am today.   \n\nI thank the Lord that I am alive to see my children grow up and enjoy being a grandparent.  I can only pray that I am blessed to see my grandchildren grow up.
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The smartest person I met was my old boss Roy Wilson. He was a biochemist and ex-Naval Commander. He taught me alot about runnning business and he did it with such ease and grace. I worked under him for over 15 years until he passed away. I have never met anyone like him again. (Rest in peace Roy..I still love you) He was the Father I wished I had had...
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my mother.\n\nAbsolutely fierce, that woman!  But I love her silly! LOL
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Will Ferrell. He is inspiring!