What is the most efficient way to Change and Inspire a Person: Try to beat my answer If possible

in #motivation6 years ago (edited)

I've been asked what kind of superpower I'd like to have. It's a question most people face in their lifetimes. There are many ways you could answer the question. But that's not good enough for me. I need solid fundamentals and reasoning behind even the most trivial things in life. It lead me to the following answer.

 Absolute Invulnerability: I'm pretty much a lazy person. I have no obsession to save the world or rule the universe or etc. But what I really need is to make sure that if there is some almighty God, that guy is going to sit on its throne and mind his own god damn business. Basically what matters to be is to say Fuck Off God and know that the God person has absolutely no power to do anything about that.No flying, healing, super strength, psychic stuff or anything. Just Absolute Invulnerability. Basically freedom in Absolute terms. If there is a God and can do nothing to me, I can basically chill in in Absolute terms knowing that Nothing is ever going to touch me. 

I found some content I had jot down a while ago. And this was before I was into steemit and cryptocurrency. What drove me to write it was my obsessive efficiency in figuring out/finding rock solid answers to questions that seem like there are so many paths to take. One day while in front of my laptop I started jotting down what's been in my mind for a while. I started with a bit extreme question.

Think of Yourself being a Mentor, an idol and an ideal. Imagine yourself in those shoes. You are only here for a moment. And here You meet a young teen grown up enough to face reality; almost the young adult. You only have a moment and you can change a life... and possibly through that, the whole world. What would You say? What would you do? What can you even do in a simple little moment's simplicity? How could you give someone the kind of courage to live a lifetime and take on a massive world that isn't all sunshine and rainbows all the time? What about some inspiration... or some life hacks? Then what's the best life-hack you can give? How many advises can you give in a single moment?

I'll let you think about an answer for a while. Try your best to deliver the highest impact in this hypothetical scenario. I want you to have an answer to compete and compare with mine. 

If you have taken your time, Here I go:

How about you just hold your hand gaze at something thought impossible. Hold something that all but You and few said to be undoable or just way too much trouble. Show something Transgressive and Innovative that can move the horizons little bit more from where it used to be and just say "I did it". That's............. five syllables, one hand held, one gaze of admiration at a monumental achievement and look into the eyes of the young kid in front  of you and just simply say you did what was to be impossible. That's all there is to it. You can give all your pep talks, stories of great men, stuff you think about, stuff they thought about, all the clever lines about all the great things in the world that you can feel and forget. Or You can leave all of its superficiality and aim at something far more metaphysical and spiritual and at the same time, all the more pragmatic and corporeal. You can give them a proof of idea. You can give them a proof that certain things can still be achieved against all odds. 

That is was and will be my answer to the question. Instead of describing/explaining myself here, I'd let you read rest of my thought streams.

You are not talking to a computer. You don't have to program all from A to Z. It's not an interview. It's a tiny little moment with a living thinking human being; the same kind that you are one of. It's a being who can think and dream and also... ACHIEVE. So make a point. Make it clear. Things can be done as long as you are willing to go and happen to things. 

A single act can carry enough fuel to carry on the lives of thousands and millions of individuals. An innovation can't be done twice, an act of valor can't be repeated. Greatness has no check list or mode of operation and anybody who can think is capable of greatness. All You and I can do is to give proof that they can change and change; from within and to the outside. Become the ideal and show that the young can become what they are willing to become. That's the beginning of change and also the end. Stuff can be done and that's all that there is to it. So when you face that aspiring kid, simply make it CLEAR!  

That is my obsessive and efficient reasoning and insight into the question. Instead of over-explaining myself I'd let you ponder on my answer and leave you few clips you'd find interesting....... to further prove my point.

Feel free to spark some discussion down the comment section. I'll try to answer as much as possible.

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There is no general answer I can give to you. I can give you past moments, when I had the deepest feeling of being connected to a human being through the magic of a moment. It depends on my state of mind and body to be inspiring to a person (and the involved one, too). I work with young adults & there were some precious ones when inspiration worked its miracle and was felt by my young client and me right away. It is nothing what is said, not the words, not the expression. It is what resonates between two people. You can change the world for a human being in this field of resonance, where truth can be felt - pure and good.

The absence of showing off, fake and dishonesty.

In the week my mother died, my sister and I were comforting her. My mother refused to eat, she wasn't able to speak any more and had times of confusion. But in the moments she was clear, I felt the impact of her glance at me. When my sister gave her the spoon with the soup, she raised her hand, pushed the spoon in a very confident and quiet manner away, looked at my sister and said: "You, eat". That was all. I deeply understood that the time for food was over. She inspired me a lot through that. It was one of the most touching and profound moments of my life. Right after we were laughing.

The greatest inspirations my son also gave and gives to me. Just by his childish way to perceive the world. One day, back then he was two or three, we walked home in the evening. He looked up the dark sky and said: "Look, mom, the moon has melted".

Thank you, I am delighted by your questions & you gave me another chance to think of this occasions!

The moment you had with your mother was pretty much what I was aiming to communicate. She must have been a great woman. That confident, deliberate, calm and wise action can easily make the combined brilliance of 1000 motivation speeches look like a faint glimmer. I'm sure it'll inspire you as long as you live :-)

Most click bait title ever lol, I just couldn't ignore this xD

And it sparked a lot of great discussions as intended. I'm proud of my comment section.

What an amazing answer vimukthi. I will try to beat your answer ,But first let me think about it . Tommorow will I present my counter answer.

Happy to get you into thinking :-)

Here it comes :

So apparantly I'm a kid 's idol and I have brief moment with that kid . My message to the kid would be .Greatness resides in everyone .It's upon you to harness it or not .Always look beyond the horizon don't limitless yourself . Surround yourself with people that support you and force to level up . Avoid negative people .You think you can resist them but no .Everyday that you are with them their poison leaks into little by little bit .And don't compare yourself to others what's the point .Your unique in your own right . Learn to control yourself avoid instant gratification.Think critically for yourself don't let other people think for you . Remeber this kid road to succes is not without bump and bruises but isn't that worth it after you truly taste succes . So have to will to fight on .

What do you think?

Well said @durzo
I only have to add one thing. I call it the wooden dummy exercise I used to call it being the phoenix but after watching IP Man, I changed what I called it. You are your best ally and worst enemy. Always try to out do yourself. Your competition is yourself. When you fight a wooden dummy what you actually fight is your own-self, your own thinking and tactics. It's a process of deconstructing oneself more than anything.

Thanks for the Reply :-)

The pleasure is mine !
That's is what I call quality content .Keep posting I really enjoyed your post ;) And very nice add to my answer . The irony that one can be become his greatest enemy without realising it .

A fitting quote would be " If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle"

That's Sun Tzu I think. It reminded me of 2 movies.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents which is a historical recreation
And Ender's Game which is the best space movie ever. Both have excellent battles and amazing protagonists. Check them out. They are both equally great. I still thank the person who recommended me Ender's Game.

I accidentally stumbled on ender's game .One of the best movies I have watched . I am hoping for a sequel . I will gice tge riarubg currents a try .

"Live life on your own terms, refuse all judgement upon you and shine bright." I think, from my perspective that about covers it. Thought provoking piece, thanks. New here to Steemit and looking for folks to connect with. Have upvoted and followed and invite you to pass by my page. Be well xox

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