Acharya Prashant redefines success by shifting the focus from external results to internal strength. He uses the metaphor of a tree to explain that while people usually obsess over the 'fruit' (outward success), the true source of vitality is the 'root' (the inner self). If the root is strong and well-nourished, every leaf and flower that grows will naturally be healthy and beautiful. True success is not a one-time achievement or a specific title, but a state of being where every action, whether eating, walking, or listening, is performed with joy and presence. He emphasizes that success is a moment-to-moment reality rooted in stability and attention, rather than a future goal. Regarding motivation, Acharya Prashant distinguishes between external motivation and inner inspiration. He compares external motivation to plastic flowers or water sprayed on plucked vegetables; it provides a temporary appearance of freshness but lacks life and sustainability. External motivation is often driven by greed and fades as soon as the motivator is gone. In contrast, true strength comes from one's own understanding and roots. When actions arise from personal clarity and self-understanding, they possess a natural stability that does not require external pushing. Finally, he addresses the societal pressure to be 'smart' or 'cunning' to survive. He argues that such cleverness is born out of fear and a defensive view of the world as an enemy. He points out that nature—trees, animals, and birds—exists in a state of simplicity and spontaneity without such manipulation. A person who lives with simplicity and ease attains a level of peace that a cunning person, constantly plotting their next move, can never reach. He advises against adopting the anxieties of others and encourages remaining straightforward and natural.