I Want To Be A Good Man

In the years between my life and death, few people will have meant more to me then my friends and family. These are the people that have shaped my worldview, and helped me to become the man I am today. Furthermore, they have stood by me through thick and thin, and will continue to do so.

Growing up in a blue-collar family, my parents have always taught me the value never taking life for granted. My father passed on his hard work ethic and never give up attiftude. My mother passed on her sense of self-sacrifice and taught me to always make time for people when they need you. These traits have helped me to become the man I am today.

My friends have also helped me immensely. Whenever I have needed advice or just to talk, they always made the time for me. I have also tried to do the same for them. This has also helped me to become the man I want to be. When I can be there for someone that needs me, I know that my life has a plan and purpose.

All in all, I want to be know as a man who did what was right no matter what. A man who stuck by his character and conviction even when it was the hardest thing to do. To quote an Emerson Drive song:

"I wanna be the one. When all is said and done. Who lived a good life, loved a good wife, and always helped someone in trouble. On the day they lay me down, I want everyone to gather ‘round. And say he was a father, brother, neighbor and a friend. He was a good man!"

I could be someone who seeks to be famous and important, but these things alone would not make me happy. If I could live my life like the man in the song, when I die, I will have been a success.