Insights On What Are Possibly The Top 10 Motivational Speakers
Speaking is an art and few have made it big in this business. But those who have made an impact are scions and legends worth remembering and praising. Ask anyone across the world and they would know of Zig Ziglar, Deepak Chopra, Nick Vujicic and many others. Everyone knows their worth regards them as the masters of their trade. Here is a rundown on what some people would regard as possibly the top 10 motivational speakers. Deepak Chopra, born in New Delhi, India, is regarded as a very successful Motivational and keynote speaker. Being a certified Doctor and a Teacher in the United States led him to ponder beyond the normal boundaries of thought. His books on spirituality, aging and health have become much coveted bestsellers around the world. Wayne Dyer, on the other hand, had a very depressing and sad childhood. When his family was abandoned by his alcoholic father, he lived in orphanages and foster homes. He joined the army and after serving for 4 years, left it and graduated in Counselling from the Detroit University. He is famously regarded as the 'Father of Motivation' by his fans, is a self-help advocate and lives in Hawaii with his family. Alvin Law, also had a similar story. Born without arms due to a complication arising out of his mother taking some drugs during pregnancy, he was put up for adoption and raised by Hilda and Jack Law. At a very early stage in life he learnt to do things with his legs that a normal human would do with his hands. His famous book Alvin's Laws of Life: 5 Steps To Successfully Overcome Anything is a bestseller, and he even featured in an X-Files episode! Matt Foley, a comical character created by the comedian Bob Odenkirk and performed by Chris Farley on the popular American show 'Saturday Night Live'. Foley was a speaker, who was clumsy and abrasive, thus having his audience in splits because of manner of speech. His famous quotes like the famous "Whoop-dee-freakin-doo!" are remembered even after his sad demise. Dan Millman is very successful motivational speaker. A successful gymnast, an instructor at the Stanford University and author of 13 self help books, his most famous book and his path to recognition was his autobiography 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior'. He is also known for his Human Potential movement alongside Anthony Robbins. Anthony Robbins, also knows as Tony Robbins, suffered many hardships in life when his mother divorced and remarried twice. He took on the last name of his second father. Later in life he was diagnosed with a tumor of the brain, thus resulting in abnormal growth spurts and his large hands and feet. His bestselling books like 'Awaken the Giant Within' are a tribute to this legend. Hilary Hinton 'Zig' Ziglar, is one of the most successful motivational speakers in America. When at a tender age, his father, a successful businessman, passed away, Ziglar was in terms 'a reborn Christian'. An ardent football fan, he also teaches students in a Baptist Church apart from his main business of being one of the most successful speakers of America. Nick Vujicic has one of the most depressing childhood anyone ever had. Born limbless, the laws of Australia had to be changed to grant him admission in school. Bullied by everybody he contemplated suicide by age 10. That is when he realized that his story was an inspiration to many and he proceeded to go to college and by the age of 21 began his travails as a motivation speaker. Bill Cosby, an avid basketball player and class president in school, always had the qualities required to be a confident and successful speaker. Host of the show, 'Kids Say the Darndest Things', has given him recognition across America as a speaker and stand up comedian. He is famously referred to as 'America's Black Dad'. Byron Kathleen Reed, also known as Byron Katie, was a severely depressed woman and mother. For years on end she suffered from paranoia and rage, contemplating suicide before she admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility. That was when she says she woke up to 'reality', just like in 'Buddhist' and 'Hindu' traditions. Her famous quote sums it all up, 'I discovered that when I believed my thoughts, I suffered, but that when I didn't believe them, I didn't suffer'. |
