The Inspiration Net

THE INSPIRATION INDUSTRY

Self help books, websites showing videos of inspirational leaders like WOW Talks and Ted Talks, podcasts, business entrepreneur websites and business gurus offering the killer tips to become a successful leader like they have done...it's all a big industry in itself.

Caught In The Net
It seems everyone wants to become a guru for success these days, as it often brings 'success' in itself. Just look at the sales of self-help books alone. But what is success if it's not money and fame. I'd say working less hours and spending more time with family, friends and loved ones is success. I'd also say doing good for the community by contributing and connecting with others is success and when it's given freely, not really seen as work either.

The inspiration industry is warped, because it's mostly focussed on getting money and fame at it's core, whereas success and happiness is really not about money at all. In fact, I'd say that success is about enriching the soul and therefore any commercial gains become valueless when compared to the appreciation received from someone that's been in need of some love, respect and help.

If we look at success in these terms, everyone who can freely give to others is successful and should be seen as an inspiration. Forget the inspirational talkers as a motivator, we can all be successful and start today through acknowledging that we have the immediate potential right there in our grasp. We can get up on the ladder of success right now purely by donating freely to those who are greater in need than ourselves.