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Thoughts on influence: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

To become an influencer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In modern times, it is seen as good to be an influencer<\/a>. To influence others is to become more powerful. But what does it mean to be influential, and is it good\/bad? And also, is it good\/bad to be influenced by others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does ‘influence’ mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The etymology of influence<\/a> is interesting. The general notion is this — we used to be superstitious and believe that this emanating force from the stars steered or changed our fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be specific, influence was seen as a ‘mystical force’ affecting one’s fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To invade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If we look into the Latin root ‘influo<\/a>‘, it can figuratively mean “to invade” or to “insinuate” oneself into something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So in some ways, we can think of being ‘influenced’ by someone else as having someone else invade your ideas, thoughts, and personal philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is it good or bad to be influenced by others?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do we consider the other person greater, wiser, or smarter than us?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Do we see the other as our superior? Or our equal? Or inferior?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, I think we want<\/em> to be influenced, and we like <\/em>to be influenced by those whom we consider greater than us. For example, I like being influenced by Steve Jobs<\/a> and Elon Musk<\/a>, who I consider my superiors. I personally aspire to become as bombastic as Kanye West<\/a> — and I feel close to him. Kanye is only 11 years my senior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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