Is it normal to admire or really look up to someone so young and unusual?

Question

I know this guy who seems to be really clever, intelligent, and very ambitious. He seems to have almost everything every one wants.

He already got control of a small orgization that will make some impact on international scale via social and medias if it continue to goes well and bigger. He's also a excellent amateur boxer and kickboxer, have been state champion in wrestling twice in high school. He have been to nine countries in last four years and even lived in two for some time. He's attending college and have been work closely with a well known high fashion photographer ever since beginning of semester.

He also seems to have awful lot knowledge over almost everythings. He never fail to impress me with his intelligent. Ability to handle problems with other person, it seems like no one have ever been able to get a upperhand over him at anything. He can be very tactful,sneaky, and clever or very blunt and more of a "shot first ask question later" type of person.

I feel somewhat

ashmed that I admire him so much since I'm almost twice of his age and he doesn't own much (he doesn't have a real career yet).

Answer 1

Maybe in your next life you can meet someone like him,you are too old for him.

Answer 2

No what you say isn't unusual.

I often find myself looking up to others, especially young women (i'm a man myself).

I have found myslef admiring and respecting women a lot both on the internet and in real life.

I admire my Sister a lot, (she's 3 years younger than me) because she has managed to hold down long terms jobs, relationships and University courses as well as living far from home in her early 20's.

I've also admired a young woman who i talked to briefly online, not only was she smart and attrative but she had a good relationship with her family and was a talented artist, i often find myself admiring strength, confidence and self esteem in others.

Answer 3

Don't feel ashamed... In fact, feel proud of yourself that you have identified qualities and characteristics in an individual that you admire. You should verbally praise him to show your positive feelings... something as simple as... You have done very well for yourself and I greatly admire and respect that.

If you are feeling too much shame, do an internal check to make sure it's actual admiration you are feeling and not envy. Do not judge your own life choices off of another individual's and have regret for not following something similar to theirs.

Answer 4

According to your description of this young man, he should be admired for making his life full and challenging. It is both kind and nice of you to give him such credit. Regardless of our age we are allowed to admire high-achievers. Some people simply have the proper character to deal with multiple life challenges and others chose to settle for the safer more risk free way in life.

Answer 5

why would you feel ashamed for admiring someone? with those stripes he sounds really diverse, strong, & obviously very disciplined with two state wrestling titles. i'm sure he is admired by many. your not trying to hold him back, so why the guilt? learn from this generation & give him guidance with your expierence if you care about him.