Do motivational speakers motivate people?

Do motivational speakers motivate people?

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There are all kinds of motivational speakers, from people who have overcome incredible hardships to those who hold pep-rally style events in stadiums. But do these speakers actually help anyone? Science can’t prove it out, but people who take part swear by it. Learn all about the strange world of motivational speakers in today’s episode.