The term influencer has somewhat of a controversial reception these days.
The definition of influence states: the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
If you look up the definition for influencer (and I’m not talking about just saying “one who influences”) it states: (marketing) a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
You may know someone who wants to be an influencer. They work really hard to build an audience so they can collect a commission on the sale of certain products or services.
Let’s move past the marketing definition and back to the word influence and how it relates to what I call a Real Influencer.
The internet and especially YouTube houses the information that my Real Influencers share with the world. I cannot emphasize enough how much I have learned from these people. They have changed my life for the better. They influenced me. They are Real Influencers, not the sales-type influencers that most people think of.
If you have not taken advantage of this free education from these Real Influencers, I highly suggest that you do. I am going to share with you some of the Real Influencers I have learned from and continue to do so today.
Andrew Huberman – A neuroscientist and professor who has written lengthy discussions on a wide variety of topics. His videos can be over 2 hours long and his video on alcohol has completely reshaped my relationship with alcohol consumption. I was not a heavy drinker per se prior to watching his video, but I will say I consume 90% less alcohol than I used to prior to watching that episode. Check out this interview on dopamine he did with Tom Bilyeu.
Jordan Peterson – A psychologist who has broadcasted his university lectures on his YouTube channel. He still has extremely valuable information on the perspective of life, suffering, and development of self. This video is a great example of his teachings.
Alex Hormozi – An entrepreneur who has generated very impressive results. He has a unique way of looking at things and can change your perspective on traditional beliefs you may have. Even newly introduced concepts you may have and accepted will be challenged by his videos. Here is a great example of how he views things.
Some of these videos are long. This used to deter me, but once I started taking the time to listen, I now love how long they are. I find that now I don’t want them to end!
Do you have a Real Influencer that you like? Reply to this email with your Real Influencer. 😊
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