If you are a fan of Parks and Recreation, you know that Leslie Knope is obviously a woman to be admired. Her willingness to get things done as well as her strong dedication to her career and friends has helped her become the show's spirited role model and many viewers' "spirit animal." However, there is another citizen of Pawnee with traits that we could all strive for. I'm talking about, of course, Ron Swanson.

Whether you are one of Ron's fellow libertarians and love a good steak or you politically lean left and, to Ron's disgust, stick to a vegan diet, there are a few things that we could all take from Pawnee's Parks and Recreation Department director.

1. He understands that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

2. He values honesty above all else.

3. He is confident in his own abilities.

4. He isn't afraid to speak his mind.

5. He's great with children.

6. He finds ways to make his work enjoyable.

7. He always gives very good advice.

8. He's patriotic and cares about his country.

9. He knows that sometimes people need some tough love.

10. He's sure of who he is and what he wants.

11. He knows how to express himself.

12. He's not afraid to have a good time.

Those are only a few reasons of why everyone should try to be a bit more like the legendary Ron Swanson. We could all take a page out of his book.

Parks and Rec may be over, but the Swanson legacy will live on. And if not?