Yes, it’s true! For example, the people you are surrounded by are a part of your environment; their values can reflect onto you, thus shaping your personality.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
I haven't ready that in a while, but I do remember that John Smith referred to himself in third person rather than first in order to make other people see him as a true hero instead of conceited, because in all reality he was actually quite full of himself. He also refers to the Native Americans with much mockery. So perhaps you could say that John Smith wanted to achieve a heroic status in society.
