Examples

The way we learn is through examples. Be it math examples, behavioural examples, and on the list goes.

The only way to learn is by building off what we already know, otherwise known as examples. 

Who and what you look to out of respect will be what you use to formulate who you are. And for some even seeing people who aren't deserving of respect will help build in the way of "what not to be.". For the most part though we become some form of what we respect and look to for inspiration and as ax example.

The mind doesn't take huge leaps. It takes small steps, by using previous data/examples. 

The point of this is simply, it's important to be intentional about what we respect and look to, because whether intentional or not, we will move in that direction.

The examples in our life are signposts that guide us.