Influence as a motivational tool

By Shiftrox_ | True Reflection | 1 Mar 2026

We all know that the meaning of the word “influence” can have several aspects and directions, but I like to always aim at the guideline that influence can be a great motivational tool for our lives. Wanting to do the same, or better, than other people, is not always synonymous with envy, but with positive influence!

Explaining this in a more practical way, this positive influence can be seen in close people, such as family or friends, or, for example, in content we consume, such as series, movies, books, anime or some other type of source. In these places there are positive influences that keep us firm in the desire to remain motivated to conquer something.

My most personal example, considering Hive, is the Brazilian community that has been very dedicated to evolving and of course we have characters that stand out more than others. I remember several members who started after my entry and today have more HP and “influence” than my profile. I could take this extremely to the negative side, but, no! In fact, this level they conquered motivates me to want to improve every day!

I always like to observe what they do, how they have improved their posts and what are the main networks of contacts they maintain, all this can be a starting point for my attempt to enter these same places, trying not to live in their shadow, but yes, earn my own place in the sun. Following the good tips of those who have already succeeded can be one of the best things we can do to stand out.

In terms of “reality”, I always thank you for the great example and influence that my mother always gave me: hard work, honesty, never giving up, pursuing your dreams, being calm and patient in life, all of this is and will always be the greatest influence she could give me, of course the unconditional love of a mother too.

Being close to good influences is paramount to be able to be part of this feeling of motivation, observing, liking or loving a person, or an object, or anything else that raises your morale and gives you fuel to keep moving forward is something incredible. This motivational heat is a feeling that I always try to draw from the places where I am, always trying to observe and learn from people, listen to what they have to say and then filter out the ideas that most caught my attention.

For those like me who like anime (going back to talking about them) we have examples of influential people like Naruto and Luffy (One Piece), of course we have other examples, but these two characters are extremely influential, because in their stories they become motivators of making dreams come true, where each one in their own universe conquers the admiration and affection of each friendly character. Even in defeats, where they could easily be abandoned by their acquaintances, this does not happen, which shows how great the influence they emit is.

Finally, in closing, the circle of influence in which you participate every day in your life, can be the same thing that will make you improve your life to the point you want, obviously, learning to look at the best examples and letting yourself be carried away by the good things that this circle can offer, added to your motivation of wanting to make things happen, you will have all the necessary ingredients to achieve all your goals.

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