Motivation with Detlef Soost

Out of Fear and Doubt – Towards Courage and Action

40 students at GPB College took action and signed up for a workshop with Detlef Soost on June 26th. They weren't sure exactly what to expect, but they knew it was going to be about motivation. Most knew Detlef Soost from the various TV formats he had been part of for years, but no one had experienced him as a motivational coach before. So, everyone was curious to see how this well-known person would approach them.

First and foremost, a very friendly person came to greet them, personally welcoming each student. The group then embarked on a journey where they got to know each other and talked about where they saw themselves in five years. Many already had clear ideas, and for those who were unsure, Detlef Soost helped them concretely define their goals. One topic that came up during the session, where students from Pankow and Mitte campuses met, was the fear of rejection or failure. The motivational coach made it clear that fear is completely normal, but it’s about how you deal with it. "We have to dance the tango with fear," he explained. Step by step, we can overcome our fears and become aware of what exactly we're afraid of. He reminded them, "We project a lot into the future, but the future isn’t here yet!"

With many insights from his own life, Detlef Soost showed the students, aged between 17 and 31, that it doesn’t matter where you come from. "The only thing that matters is what you do with your life," he told them. He also made it clear that the road to success—whether personal or professional—isn't linear and that you’ll definitely "get some bruises" along the way. But the most important thing, he stressed, is not to give up once you’ve set a clear goal and have a good team supporting you. At the end of the workshop, where Detlef Soost took time for each individual, everyone had the chance to have a brief conversation with him or take a photo together. For some, this required courage, but they found the motivation to take action and were excited about a special memory photo afterwards.

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