I spoke with one of my professors yesterday who I look up to. While we were talking, I said something dumb about how crappy my GPA is and how I wasn't sure if I would be smart enough for graduate school.

He told me that I need to work on my self confidence and to find someone to be a role model. He said that for me a good role model would be Nick Saban, who is the current head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He said that Nick's first year coaching Alabama ended with a 7-6 record. He didn't give up, he changed things around and the next year Alabama had a perfect 12-0 record, losing to the Florida Gators for the championship. So Nick worked on it again, not giving up but changing things around.

In 2009, Alabama had a perfect season and won both the SEC championship as well as the National championship. This year, Alabama still hasn't lost a game.

My professor told me never to see things as a victory or defeat, but rather as progress. He said if I went for my GRE and screwed up on it, to learn from my mistakes and try it again. He wants me to emulate Nick Saban, keep my head high and keep my goals focused.

So anyway, there's my story for the day. Who do you see as your role model?