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There are only two ways to influence human behavior.
you can manipulate it
or you can inspire it.
Simon Sinek
This quote from Simon has been weighing heavily on me today. I have put it on the scale, weighed it in the balances, and found it fair. In every way I can think to influence the behavior of another human – whether it is your child, your partner, your employee, your neighbor, your friend you name it – is to manipulate or inspire.
I have also considered the natural feeling that manipulation is the low road and inspiration is the high road. I find that sentiment also to be fair. It is better to inspire than to manipulate.
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Manipulation vs Inspiration at their cores
What is the essential difference between manipulation and inspiration? What makes each what it is?
The answer…
- Manipulation says,Do this or else. Inspiration says,Do this because
- Manipulation uses guilt, fear, or obligation to achieve its end. Inspiration appeals to the nobler impulses of virtue, love, and hope.
- Manipulation anticipates the consequences of failure. Inspiration imagines the benefits of success.
- Manipulation imposes on free will. Inspiration empowers free will.
- Manipulation relies on its authority or influence. Inspiration depends on its authenticity and impact.
- Manipulation usually has a more immediate positive effect and a negative long-term effect. Inspiration may not be immediate but has a greater life cycle.
There are only two ways to influence human behavior.
you can manipulate it
or you can inspire it.
Simon Sinek
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