How Is Phil Jackson A Good Role Model
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Hector Llanes
Role Model Review
Today many world views are emerging among celebrities that can effect whether or not they are a good role model to people, for example is former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson and his worldview of Buddhism. Jackson’s worldview effects his life as much as anyone’s does, particularly in the areas of family, money/career and the nature of God. When comparing his world view to mine of a Christian world view you can see the many differences more clearly than the very few similarities, however do those differences play a big enough factor to determine his quality of a role model, or lack thereof.
“Starting from a young age Jackson was read lines from the Good Book from his mother and in virtually every way the Jacksons (Phil’s parents) spiritual beliefs shaped their children’s lives” (Larenzby, p.47, 2002). This was something we had in common along with sports because much like my own family, knowing God and his works were of grave importance growing up. “In seventh and eighth grade, he was quarterback of the football team, center in basketball, and a developing pitcher and first baseman in baseball” (Larenzby, p.57 2002). With sports and …show more content…
He values excellence in what he does, the same as someone who has a Christian worldview like I would. To strive for excellence and to excel is a mutual value and action between myself, someone with a Christian world view, and Jackson, someone with a Buddhist worldview. As a follower of Jesus I find it vitally important to choose a role model that embodies the beliefs and values of Jesus. However in the way that Jackson carries himself and the fact that he has had a successful life I believe that he would suit a respectable role model even though he has a different
CWV101
Hector Llanes
Role Model Review
Today many world views are emerging among celebrities that can effect whether or not they are a good role model to people, for example is former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson and his worldview of Buddhism. Jackson’s worldview effects his life as much as anyone’s does, particularly in the areas of family, money/career and the nature of God. When comparing his world view to mine of a Christian world view you can see the many differences more clearly than the very few similarities, however do those differences play a big enough factor to determine his quality of a role model, or lack thereof.
“Starting from a young age Jackson was read lines from the Good Book from his mother and in virtually every way the Jacksons (Phil’s parents) spiritual beliefs shaped their children’s lives” (Larenzby, p.47, 2002). This was something we had in common along with sports because much like my own family, knowing God and his works were of grave importance growing up. “In seventh and eighth grade, he was quarterback of the football team, center in basketball, and a developing pitcher and first baseman in baseball” (Larenzby, p.57 2002). With sports and …show more content…
He values excellence in what he does, the same as someone who has a Christian worldview like I would. To strive for excellence and to excel is a mutual value and action between myself, someone with a Christian world view, and Jackson, someone with a Buddhist worldview. As a follower of Jesus I find it vitally important to choose a role model that embodies the beliefs and values of Jesus. However in the way that Jackson carries himself and the fact that he has had a successful life I believe that he would suit a respectable role model even though he has a different