Being an Influencer Part 1 - Richard E. Simmons III

How do you influence people? What are you trying to influence them to do? Are you trying to influence them for good?

Many influencers today are just really trying to entertain you. They're trying to draw a crowd and promote products. And they get paid by the brands that they promote.

Influencers can change a person's behavior, their beliefs, their attitudes or outcomes without the use of direct commands. People can be influenced through logical arguments, appealing to reason, emotional appeals, and cooperative efforts.

I also think that as believers, your example can influence somebody.

In Jerry Foster's book Life Focus, he says Christians tend to walk down one of three paths:

• the path of indifference
• the path of indulgence
• the path of influence

The path of influence is making a difference in the lives of others. Instead of desiring to be left alone, they're proactive in the lives of other people. They're not as interested in spending their lives on themselves, but in investing in others.

So at the end of the day, your life will make a lasting difference. >>Watch on YouTube