There are many influential people around today but there are only few that I look up to and consider as role models. First and foremost, it is completely necessary to mention my father. Reverand Abel Casillas is a kind, gentle, humble man who has completely lived a life of faith in God. He is very honest individual that came to this country with almost nothing. Another person whom I admire is someone whom my father sees as a mentor. He is Apostle Guillermo Maldonado who pastors a church in Miami, Florida of about over 10,000 members. He is a person committed to God and serving and helping people. A more business based leader who I admire was Conrad Hilton. A great American businessman who was a philanthropist and the founder of one of the largest hotel chains in the entire world-Hilton Hotels. I also kept Norman Vincent Peale in high esteem who was a self help author and perfectly explained how profound the impact and power of positive thinking can be. A political leader whom I look up to for keeping her cool in any situation that comes her way is Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin. Even when in defeat she is still gracious and maintains her honor. Augustine Mandino was another person who I have great respect for because he could even sell his socks off, literally!