A short motivational monologue (YouTube video transcript) contrasting two kinds of people: those who are inspired and those who inspire. It emphasizes perseverance, hard work, persistence, and the idea that success requires continuous effort (shoveling pebbles, climbing a ladder) and personal agency.
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There are two types of people in this world. Those who are inspired and those who inspire. Those who constantly long for and those who acquire. No idea is original. Yes, there's truth in this. But a person who has the strength to implement the idea always is. Because there are those who have dreams and chase them. But those who sleep, waiting to be awakened. Unaware that we can make a difference in our existence through hard work, resilience and persistence. Because a man that wishes to move mountains must realize that he must first start by shoveling pebbles from its base. And be aware that no matter how long it takes, a man can move mountains. And most of you will think this is just a saying. And a majority won't believe me. But when you get a couple minutes on your your PC, Google Dasharaf Manjihi Because a man can move mountains. Success is a ladder. And only few of us will find it. Even less of us will have the strength to climb it. Afraid of the prospect of spending your whole life climbing? But just remember that no matter what route you take, it's always up to you to decide it. Don't let your success define you. Let your success be defining. Have you seen that picture on Facebook of the guy that's mining? Why give up when you're discarding close to the diamond? Because people that change the world do not let the world change them. Because there are two types of people in this world. Those who are amazed and those who are amazing. So which one are you?