Quote by Shaun White

I know my family and I would always go up to the mountains just for fun. We always skied. Then, all of a sudden, my brother started snow boarding. Older brother thing, I had to do what he was doing. So I started snow boarding.

I know my family and I would always go up to the mountains j

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This quote illustrates the influence of family dynamics and sibling relationships on personal interests and choices. The speaker's older brother's decision to start snowboarding persuaded them to follow suit, demonstrating the common occurrence of younger siblings being influenced by their older siblings' actions and choices.

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