Movers and Shakers 🌍
Definition:
Individuals with the power and/or influence to effect change. At first, each of these nouns alluded specifically to God, but in the nineteenth century, they began to be paired and applied to human beings. The Oxford English Dictionary quotes A. O’Shaughnessy’s “Music and Moonlight” (1874): “Yet we are the movers and shakers of the world forever, it seems.”
Synonyms:
- Influencers
- Power Players
- Game Changers
- Heavyweights
- Titans
Antonyms:
- Followers
- Underlings
- Subordinates
Related Terms:
- Change Agents
- Trailblazers
- Catalysts
- Rainmakers
- Innovators
Similar Expressions:
- Movers and Doers
- Movers and Makers
- Leaders and Doers
- Shapers and Creators
Proverbs:
- “Actions speak louder than words.” — Those who truly impact the world do so through their deeds.
- “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Quotes:
- “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” — Steve Jobs
- “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Inspirational Farewell:
Remember, dear reader, every great change started with one person daring to be different. Be bold. Be fearless. Be the mover and shaker of your destiny. Until next time, keep shaking things up. 🌍✨
Suggested Literature:
- “The Innovators” by Walter Isaacson
- “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson
- “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth
Recommended Songs:
- “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson
- “Change the World” by Eric Clapton
- “We Are the Champions” by Queen
Popular Movies:
- “Hidden Figures” (2016)
- “The Social Network” (2010)
- “Moneyball” (2011)
Thought-Provoking Quiz 🧠:
### Which of the following describes a 'mover and shaker'?
- [x] An influential person who can drive significant change.
- [ ] Someone who enjoys dancing for relaxation.
- [ ] Someone known for their bartending skills.
- [ ] A person who loves to watch earthquakes documentaries.
> **Explanation:** A 'mover and shaker' refers to a highly influential person who has the ability to drive change and impact the status quo, not related to dancing, bartending, or earthquake documentaries.
### Who could be considered a 'mover and shaker'?
- [x] Steve Jobs
- [ ] Your local grocery store cashier
- [ ] A cat napping on the window sill
- [ ] An overly ambitious houseplant
> **Explanation:** Steve Jobs, as the co-founder of Apple Inc., significantly changed the tech industry, fitting the role of a 'mover and shaker.' The others, although important in their own right, aren't examples of such change-makers.
### True or False: 'Movers and shakers' initially referred to deities.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** This phrase started by referring to divine beings and was later applied to influential humans.
