Do motivational speakers motivate people?

[sheikalana]

I rarely find a good and captivating motivational speaker most of the times the way they deliver their messages sounds so fake and fabricated and as if they’re trying so hard. I feel like the way some speak sometimes is so aggressive for no reason it’s like as if they like to hear themselves talking. Leave your opinions down below and I’m open to change my opinion.

Yes

No

[Knighted2170]

A lot of them have delivered the same thing so many times in so many different ways it gets boring.

They talk in front of audiences, on talk shows, write a book, write a course, do an audio book, do it again for a video series. Same topic and message over, and over, and over again.

Then the trap happens. They become the guru god of their realm. Happened to Tony Robbins. The self-help masterful god himself berates people in front of others, but only he has the answer. Only he knows how to solve their problems, and change their life. After he finishes trashing them and charging them outlandish prices for a downloadable course and take home workbook.

[sheikalana]

I know right it’s like an hoax.

[Knighted2170]

Pretty much.
A lot of it is half truths. You're pumped leaving. You buy the crap. It doesn't work. But viola, the answer you need is another overpriced (upgraded) course.

Or, you didn't follow the correctly. It's your fault it doesn't work.

[sheikalana]

I call that scammers not motivational speakers.

[Knighted2170]

Almost all of them do it. It's the easiest way to "fix" errors and keep making money.

[Lynx122]

I think they do. But it depends on the person. I feel like a lot of the self help stuff and motivational stuff is fine for people who are maybe not trying that hard or never thought about some aspects of life etc. But if you're at your limit and have been doing your best for years then I don't think they really help a lot.

But I still think there's speakers that are very valuable just because of what they've been through in life, the perspective they have and their reassurance. Even if you can't fully understand where someone is coming from you can feel some of their energy. It's not something that everyone has you know when someone's been through everything you can think of and they made it through it's a special vibe they have and you want to listen to them because they can tell you from experience what it's like and what it takes to deal with big problems.

You have to decide for yourself though what's helpful to you and what isn't. Just filter things well.

[Jjpayne]

I'll say that they can. For me, it brings you to a place of action. I've watched some while in school, it gives you something to chew on. It brings you to a place where you can do something in your life to make a difference. I will say it's merely momentary but for those that truly accept it and the speech is actually truly helpful. I think it can work. I think people just need to be ready with an open and eager mind.

Again, it also depends on the speech too! Some speeches are better than others.

But even joel osteen can make you feel better after watching his show, but I think it's also about what motivates each person too

[Yaaten]

They've never motivated me, because their "solutions" to life's problems always come across as rather shallow, simplistic and cringey. Virtually all of them are Americans as well, and use terms and metaphors that reflect that fact, and I just can't relate to that alien culture.

[sheikalana]

I have a very similar opinion too.

[ohshee]

I do like any one that can project there words In a positive way thst i can understand a feel the reason behind what they are saying,, it's with anything in this world we want to know or under stand ,,, for me I need and want to experience to understand it and take it even deeper

[nodnol32]

Don't think so. For eg, if im depressed and demotivated, I won't think to myself that i should attend a motivational speakers lecture or watch some of them lectures on youtube. I'll try to address my situation by myself really.

[sheikalana]

I do the same. Thanks for answering.

[Danish87]

They are making money by fooling people. We all know we should stay positive, they show miracles happening in others life because of them for free and make you pay them hefty after to join their course.
I get motivated the moment they ask money and feel energetic and positive in life.

[Everyoneisplastic]

They don't help me. I workout, I eat fairly clean, etc. The relief is only temporary. Everything is temporary except death.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/dmLTLkCBSN8

[disgustingweebtrash]

Motivational speakers have no power during times of prosperity and luxury.

During times of crisis, you will find their silver tongue can sometimes end up captivating entire nations.

[chriscdi]

i think it depends on the topic and example they use

[OddBeMe]

Most often it’s a grift. As a small biz guy, I see a lot of “coaches” as in personal coaches, business coaches, etc. it’s bs.

[nevergiveup85]

I understand, I feel like if the person has a record of exercising what they preach I'll listen more.

[knight2468]

I don’t believe in them from beginning I think they fool people for some money

[Dave31989]

nope