Daniel BorschelNeuroscience Coach (Ultimate Code)

Being a person of "influence" matters more than you think

Name: Being a person of "influence" matters more than you think
Uploaded: 2026-03-11T14:00:38+00:00
Duration: 1 min 7 s
Channel: Daniel Borschel
Description: In this motivational monologue, the speaker argues that striving to be a person of influence is worthwhile despite criticism and social pressure to…

11 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this motivational monologue, the speaker argues that striving to be a person of influence is worthwhile despite criticism and social pressure to disengage. He acknowledges that many will dismiss or mock such efforts, but suggests that even a few people inspired by your words can create meaningful ripple effects—improving how they treat their children, pursuing healthier lives, or being kinder to others. The speaker contrasts this with a detached, apathetic mindset that ignores others' well‑being, noting that the most compassionate leaders historically cared deeply about others' perceptions and needs. While influencing others is hard and often fails, the rare successes can change the world, making the effort valuable.

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It's worth trying to be a person of influence. Yes, 20 of the people will say you're stupid, will say, why can't you just settle? Why can't you just be happy? Why can't you just do your own thing? But maybe 2 of them will get inspired and they'll treat their kids better because of what you said. Maybe 2 of them, they'll actually do the thing that brings them to life. Maybe 2 of them will get healthy. Maybe 2 of them will be nicer to the next 2 people they meet. Yeah. We could just detach and say, none of them matter, forget them. But how good has that done in our society? We live in this world, don't care about anybody, don't care about other people, don't care about, you know, forget what they think of you, just be you. And I'm like, you know what, the most compassionate leaders in the world, they actually really did care what people think. They really cared, right? We're in this mentality right now of just F them, let them get them. Of course, don't try to interact. Of course, don't try to lead. Because you know what, when you try to interact, When you try to change someone's behavior, when you try to lead, guess what? That's friggin hard. And most of the time it doesn't work. But the times that it does, you change the world. So it's worth it.