Motivational Speeches
In response to my posting two days ago, DrProcter offered an example of another motivational speech. (It’s from Animal House.) When you tire of all the feel-good speeches that boil down to some variation of you (we) can do it, you might want to check it out.
And while we’re poking fun at motivational speeches, you may enjoy this collection of “40 Motivational Speeches in 2 Minutes.”
In future posts I’ll look at why motivational speeches 1) serve a limited, but useful purpose, and 2) can easily become laughable. I’m also interested in the difference, if there is one, between motivational and inspirational speeches.
Any ideas to get me started?
Tags: Chris Witt, inspirational speeches, motivational speeches
April 17th, 2009 at 11:33 am
A motivational speech wants to get a certain number of people fired up to realize a definable goal in a reasonable amount of time.
An inspirational speech wants to fire up humanity to achieve what society considers a pipe dream.
Obama’s campaign speeches (and most speeches by politicians are motivational speeches. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech is inspirational
April 20th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I couldn’t agree more.
Chris
April 20th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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May 4th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Do you know of any forums about this stuff?