Comments on: What “The Secret Millionaire” Can Teach You About Creativity and Inspiration

By: plat-n.com | all about information

plat-n.com | all about information — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:45:04 +0000

[...] first, I had no idea what to do. I was recently moved by “The Secret Millionaire” and wanted to realize the dreams of someone who may not be able to buy anything at all — so I [...]

By: Gillian Muessig

Gillian Muessig — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:17:47 +0000

The technical veracity of the project is unimportant in the creation of works of art. The length of the experience is relatively unimportant as it included at least a ‘few’ days, rather than a few hours. Whether a bond of lasting friendship, which requires more than a momentary kindness, heartfelt thanks, and shared respite from drudgery in levity and camaraderie, is also unimportant.

What is important is that people joined forces to create something that is being used to galvanize an audience wider than themselves with the shared goal of improving the lot of fellow human beings. And they began with opening their own wallets.

I see no need for guilt. Luck plays a part in all our lives. Some of us are born with more assets than others. Some achieve more with the assets we have than others. But one cannot give if one has no assets. The folks who fed these intrepid cameramen has SOMETHING to share. And the cameramen had something to share with their benefactors in their time of (albeit self-induced and very temporary) need. Each gave what they could.

And, as I see it, that’s the way the world should be. Thanks, Tamar for sharing this! It made my day joyful.

By: todd g

todd g — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:22:22 +0000

very cool show. my wife and I were watching the first episode. right after it was over we contacted our local neighborhood house and were able to find a family to sponsor for Christmas. the simple concept for the show is brilliant and I doubt that we were the only ones inspired by the show to go out and do something nice for other people. despite any negative feedback on the show, the fact that it inspires other people to go out and do good stuff makes it a win in my book.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:01:40 +0000

[...] first, I had no idea what to do. I was recently moved by “The Secret Millionaire” and wanted to realize the dreams of someone who may not be able to buy anything at all — so I [...]

By: Tamar Weinberg

Tamar Weinberg — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:58:39 +0000

Hey Glen, I actually think that the US launch of the show was inspired by the UK show’s success. Or at least that’s what I’ve read.

Melody, that sounds REALLY cool. I know it’s been a really long time (20 years), but at the same time, I’d love to see the jewelry!

By: Melody

Melody — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:06:10 +0000

Hello there

Thank you for sharing this blog – and kudos to all. I had to share here the first time I thought about creativity as a force rather than something I had to use.

I was in Brazil nearly 20 years ago and I visited a market.

Now I love markets and visit them no matter where I am in the world, but I realised how narrow my creative thinking had become when for the first time I saw jewellery made out of women’s magazines!

Here were these wonderful pieces of creativity and beauty made out of last weeks gossip!

I was fascinated by the dexterity of thought – the lateral thought – required to come up with this. Not only did the raw material cost nothing at all as the jeweller used discarded magazines, she had taught her children how to make them as well and created her own cottage industry of beauty nd sustainability.

The power of need is a strong stimulus and can create great beauty – surely that is a win win situation brought about by lateral thinking?

Cheers

Melody

By: Glen Allsopp

Glen Allsopp — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:24:04 +0000

This show was launched in the UK over 2 years ago so I’m surprised it’s just hitting the US now.

There are no boundaries for doing something beautiful.

So true, I would love to be able to have the funds to give back to people like this as well, definitely a great program.

Stumbled!

Cheers,
Glen

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:17:25 +0000

@ Tamar – True. If even one person changes mindset because of an experience, well that’s one more person in the world understanding how lucky we all are.

In that, I understand why you want to spread the message, and I do think you did well.

By: Tamar Weinberg

Tamar Weinberg — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:14:11 +0000

I’ve been hoping that the millionaires are not just ending the relationship after the fact — if I personally am moved that much by someone, I’m not going to sever ties just because the camera isn’t focused on me anymore. Hopefully, those individuals did the same. In reality, though, they probably didn’t.

But still, I find that it was still incredibly moving to watch. And it has inspired me to give more of myself in general and not just for the holiday season.

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:08:56 +0000

My thought reading this article was whether any of the people about to hand out a check wanted to *not* do so, because after living with these people, it seems such a hypocritical act.

“I live in luxury. I’m going to pretend to know what your life is like in such a short time. Oh! And cash!”

In a way, to me, it seems like using people. I would feel guilty as hell writing that cheque and walking away. Changed? Yes, I’d be changed. A good experience? Absolutely. Was good done for others? Definitely.

But I think I would feel damned guilty just the same.

My two cents.