In this modern era, where technology is at our fingertips, we all are in some way or another linked with various social networking apps/sites. With the speed with which the messages , videos , quotes and stories are shared , it is difficult to judge whether the story is real or not. Though action is being taken by government to ensure no fake news is shared via this medium. But what about the fake motivational stories that are being shared openly on these sites? Some people comment that they actually feel inspired by these stories. How can these stories which are just created by someone for fun can inspire you? Or is that only a moment's inspiration, which is lost with time?
One such fake story on these sites is of Colonel Sanders, Founder Of KFC. On various social networking sites, the fake story of how Colonel Sanders founded KFC at age of 80 after losing his family, job and having nothing at the age of 60 was shared by many without actually cross checking it.. It was felt as if each kind of crisis was implicated in his life. Though in actual he became famous at the age of 35, as he supplied cheap boiled chicken at the time of Great Depression. His family troubles in trending story were all lies and this whole thing was a cooked-up story. Surprisingly, despite comments regarding this being a fake story, many people still found it inspiring. How can it still be inspiring when subconsciously know that story isn't true?
In today's era with technology at our disposal, we can cross-check each and everything shared with us. So, how can a such a story inspire someone? We new generation want everything at a quick pace. Whether it's a message , food, life partner, money or success. We want everything at a lightning pace. In the fake KFC story, he attained success at the age of 80. For such a generation, do we have that patience to wait for that long ( if not 80 then 50-60).? Even if we do get success at that age, what will be its benefit? We won't be able to enjoy it. It's only our descendants who will benefit from it. So what's the use of success at such a later levels? How can a story of so many failures and success in end years inspire someone?
If it was early 90s era or an era without technology, these kind of motivational stories might inspire some as they won't be able to cross check it and their subconscious mind will accept it as true. But what about today's era? When we know that a story is not true, how can we remain motivated by it? In these kind of messages, they just tell a story but not the journey of that person, they don't inform us about each day trouble/feeling person has gone through. ( which won't be possible as they are fake stories). So how can you accept it when you know you won't be able to check your progress, won't be able to match your feelings and way to bounce back from that.
Even if we do get motivated, with so many distractions at our disposal, can we remain on track towards that goal? Many start the journey but not all survive till the end. Why do people lose track after some time? Do they lose faith or do they forget the story they read? Or do they get the sense of reality and dismiss the fictional things they deemed as true? When faced with adversities, what will be your choice? Will you fight it or instead of fighting it, will you think it as good as person in the story faced same thing and after years he became successful? Will you fight in your way or will you look for the ways adopted by that person? What will you choose?
A simple thing we all want is a settled life. A life in which we are able to cover our expenses, can go for holidays and can go out with friends and family on any day of the week. This is what we look for in these stories. But is it hard to get these things? I don't think so. All you require is hard-work, commitment and a bit patience. Is it hard to have them, as we look for them in these fake stories? At times, it might feel that you lack luck as nothing is going your way. Always remember Luck is a junction where Your Preparation meets Opportunity. So, just improve the level of your preparation, and you will have all you have dreamed of because you create your own destiny.
In the end I will say don't fall for these fake stories as in long run they will just demotivate you. Just believe in yourself. Have Faith. BE BRAVE. BE WISE. BE STRONG.
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