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This is all about role models. Choosing a role model. Doing what they do and don’t do. For me it’s been people like Richard Winters, Will Smith, Mike Shinoda, Craig Biggio, and Jeff Bagwell.

Richard Winter, was an officer in the U.S. Army who fought in World War II. He was a main figure in Band of Brothers. To me he was someone who handled the tough situations well. He always seemed to have an understanding of the situation and what need to be done.

Will Smith is someone I grew up with. I first learned of him watching The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Since then I’ve gotten into his music and movies. I love his confidence, humor swagger, and his ability to dive into a different arena and be successful at it.

Mike Shinoda is along those same lines as far as doing multiple things on stage and off. He raps, sings, plays guitar and keyboard. He’s had multiple projects outside of Linkin Park and pulls in some really good talent I hadn’t hear of before.

Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell are along the same lines as Winters. They’re leaders. They’re also along the same lines as Smith and Shinoda in doing multiple things. Biggio started as a catcher, moved to second base, and the center field later in his career. Bagwell was the offensive powerhouse. He also played great defense and st