This article is a debate about the differences between motivation and inspiration. Which force is more suited for us to reach our goals? Is there a difference at all between these factors? Join the debate as we talk more about the definition, root cause and duration of these magical forces within us. Let me kick off the debate by asking – what is better – Motivation or Inspiration?
Take up one idea make that one idea your life: This quote talks about the power of focus and concentration. Our minds are naturally distracted by too many things around us. This makes it difficult to identify what we truly like and gain expertise on. The quote talks to me about the power of identifying … Read more
Being Realistic: How many times have we heard this phrase – be realistic? This is often true when I talk about some of the visions or dreams that I have. People have a way of bringing us down by using this phrase. The trouble is that most of these realistic justifications are leading us towards mediocrity. If we want to go beyond mediocrity, we will need to push ourselves beyond this limitation of ‘being realistic’. There ought to be a pathway that takes us beyond, challenge the sense of mediocrity and help us aspire.
This is a powerful quote by Will Smith talking about aspirations, fear and judgement. I recall hundreds of memories of when I’d been told to be realistic because my dreams sounded silly. Maybe they were trying to protect me or unfortunately projecting their fears onto me. But none of these things matters in the long run. The only way to move forward is to question inquisitively and curiously about both limitations and aspirations. In this debate, we’ll try to do just that.
Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity
– Will Smith
This article is all about the beautiful quote from Maya Angelou which talks about the cultural training of normalisation, being one of the herd and blending in. While we explore the dimensions of this quote, we talk about the need for normalisation, the necessity to break the mould and above all, feeling comfortable and confident about who you are. In the end it is all about giving yourself the opportunity to explore the true potential.
If I were to pick one of the most inspirational movies from all time, ROCKY would definitely be among the top list. Something that drives me about this movie – The dialogues, music, compilation, action and also the way it is all portrayed and is brought together. This movie generates a set of emotions which I am very proud of, every-time I watch it or see a dialogue or read about it. Here are a few quotes which I feel indicate how strong words can be..