Has anybody actually ever ‘changed their life’ because of a motivational speech? I feel like its purpose has a very temporary effect, rather than the intended permanent one.

I’ll admit, unlike most ‘inspirational speakers’, Cal Newport raised some very interesting points. He offered a refreshing approach towards the ‘do what you love’ concept, which has become increasingly unrealistic and outdated. However, I will inevitably forget what he said due to the temporary nature of the ‘motivational speech’.

These speeches play into our imagination, which is separate from reality. It can be linked to escapism, a concept that is temporary in its practice. They only work if they are constantly revisited. And as we process thousands of pieces of information each day, we will soon forget about the notion of something like “deep work”.