What Is Influence?

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"Think twice before you speak, because your words or influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another." Napoleon Hill

 

"Influence may be the highest level of human skills." Author unknown

 

What is influence? Influence is a phenomenon that has a massive impact on shaping society. A deep and thorough understanding, investigation, contemplation of influence, and it's affect on the world can have a huge impact on a person's life. It is relevant, practical, and foundational to self-awareness and self-improvement. Everyone involved in self-improvement should contemplate influence and have a deep understanding of it.

It is right up there with awareness.

 

Influence is...

Power

Sway

Persuasion 

Inspiration 

Control 

Leadership 

Guidance 

Direction 

A flow of infinite energy

Gets passed on or passed down

 

 

Where we get influence 

Ads

Newspapers

Celebrities 

Music

TV

Movies

Media

Internet

Friends 

Family 

Strangers

Self dialogue (crucial)

Drugs and alcohol 

 

Influence can also have a reverse effect. Seeing someone live with their mother until they are in their forties (negative) can influence someone to be independent at an early age (positive).

A parent who is encouraging structure in a child's life (positive intention) can influence the child to rebel. (negative)

 

and the list goes on and on. 

 

I hope this post has influenced you, and I hope you continue to make profound, powerful, and inspiring videos! Thank you!