Acharya Prashant addresses a question about the widespread popularity of motivational content. He begins by asking the questioner to reflect on actions in life that did not require any external motivation, such as helping a friend in distress. For such tasks, one acts spontaneously without needing an external push. In contrast, for many other life activities, people seek motivation, which is an external push or encouragement. The fundamental reason for needing motivation is a lack of knowing or certainty about what is truly necessary to do. Since one doesn't know what is absolutely essential, an external force is needed to provide a kick-start, much like a scooter that runs for a short while before stopping again. The need for external inspiration arises only when the internal source of enthusiasm and energy is dormant. People engage in activities they are not internally driven to do out of fear and societal pressure, a herd mentality. When you do something without an intrinsic reason or personal urge, you soon feel cold and empty inside, which is when you seek motivational speakers. This external motivation is like an ice pack on a feverish forehead; it provides temporary relief but doesn't cure the underlying illness. It is a superficial, temporary fix that prevents one from addressing the root cause of the lack of enthusiasm. Acharya Prashant likens this to an addiction that keeps one from discovering the real reason for their lack of energy and inspiration. He uses a couplet from Kabir Saheb, comparing motivation and demotivation to two grinding stones that crush the individual between them. This duality of motivation and demotivation is a trap. The real solution is not motivation or even inspiration, but 'realization' (Bodha). Realization is the deep, clear understanding of what is truly important in life. This understanding comes from within, from one's own inquiry and courage, not from external sources. Once you know what is truly worth doing, you no longer need motivation. This inner drive is silent, passive, and as strong as steel, unlike the loud and superficial nature of popular motivation. He contrasts the self-driven revolutionaries of the past, who accomplished great feats without motivational speakers, with today's youth who need motivation for even small tasks. The path of realization requires paying a price: the courage to see one's own mistakes and rebel against conditioning. Most people are unwilling to pay this price and instead opt for the cheap and easy fix of motivation, which explains its vast market. The market for motivation thrives because most people are customers for cheap, superficial solutions rather than seeking true, internal transformation.