A while back I asked the above question and said that if society didn’t have people to inspire, encourage and aspire to … we could all potentially be heading down a very slippery slope indeed.
Anyway with all that in mind, I found an interview that reminded me why this guy is absolutely one of the people I proudly call ‘a hero’ …
Yes I know he polarizes opinion so some people on this blog will no doubt hate him [so don’t be frightened to say it – not that I think people on this blog would be scared to say anything!]… yes I know some of his ‘facts’ have been called into question [but then facts are often in the eye of the interpreter] … yes I know he has been called as extremist as the mainstream media he continually derides [though he say’s when this is the case, it’s basically to counter the alternate view so the people can find some sort of balance in the ‘middle’] … and yes I know I’m biased given the work we/I have done with him and his production company … however the fact he stands up for what he genuinely believes in without ever resorting to threats of violence or running to the lawyer at every turn, he is to be congratulated, celebrated and embraced.
I have this theory that I call PIVOTAL PEOPLE.
In essence it is the belief that throughout our lives, we come across individuals who have a disproportionate affect in how our lives turns out.
They might be part of it for a few hours or maybe an entire lifetime … however their effect is such that it fundamentally affects what we achieve in life.
I’m not talking about all-conquering glory – though in some cases that might be the case – I’m talking about that ability to feel fulfilled, proud and satisfied with what you are doing … that feeling of living with confidence and minimal regret.
And while you may think you only appreciate their ‘effect’ at a later date – you know at the time something good and amazing is happening.
Putting aside my brilliant parents, friends and colleagues … I owe my career to 4 people.
In each case, they believed, challenged, encouraged and inspired me far more than any one person should ever dare hope for.
They shaped the way I think … the opportunities I’ve been given and the history I still aim to create.
I know not everyone is lucky enough to have people like these in their life … and to be honest, I don’t know what I did to deserve them in mine … however everytime I see/talk to them, I say thank you because I know the difference between the life I lead and the life I could [and probably should] be living is very much down to their influence.
As much as they would hate the idea, they are as much of a hero to me as Mr Moore is … infact more so … and I hope I’ve repaid their faith in me [both professionally and personally] because what they did changed my life.
I hope that one day, someone will regard me as having helped them as much as four individuals helped me because while talent, intelligence and hard work are all important factors in achieving goals … encouragement, inspiration and faith can change your World.
[I should point out I am not saying I’m inspirational or anything – I just hope my faith and encouragement can realise someone’s potential one day]
God this post is all over the shop isn’t it!?
Part preachy and Oscar-like … part ranting … 1/3 contradictory … 2/5 pointless and a good dollop of plain mad thrown in for good measure.
ARGH!
If you ‘get’ what I am trying to say, can you let me know because I haven’t got the faintest idea anymore [ha] … however to RH, MS, AS and CJ, I say thank you once more!
Back Monday, have a great weekend.