No one can teach you how to become famous or become anonymous . All you can ever be is yourself. All I say is, one might say, to help tap into the thirst for excellence that lies dormant within every person. The key to becoming famous is to strive for excellence in whatever field you work in. If the desire for excellence is there in you, fame and fortune will follow. It may take years of hard work and patience, but if you excel in your field of interest, it is only a matter of time before you are crowned with fame.
The desire to be famous and recognized is the ambition of almost everyone. Any one of us wants, our treasures, or our moments and seconds of fame, our moments of glory! In these moments, a humble and unknown creature, a mere statistic, a face lost in a crowd that is you, becomes known to the vast world! You as an individual are recognized for something that sets you apart from the rest.
Every person is unique and special. Each of us has something that is new to the world. Some talent or some skill that is something we are naturally good at! That talent, worked on with persistent effort, is your claim to fame. So I would say the question to ask is not:
“ How to become famous? ” It’s “ How to stand out? ” or “ How to be myself? ”
I should warn you before we go together. Remember, fame is a fickle thing. It is a momentary feeling of pleasure and is very addictive. It is based on external motivation. So once you get used to it, you will want more. People will resort to any means to first become famous, and then become famous! Some get lost in megalomania, some just self-destruct when they are ignored after being in the spotlight for so long.
So, my point is to focus on excellence and not fame. Excellence will stay and shine forever through your body of work, while fame is relative. It is better not to get used to fame or addicted to it. Here, in this article I will give you some tips on how to become famous, the right way and on your own terms, by doing what you do best! You could call them tips to stand out.
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Tips for becoming famous
There is no specific formula for fame, fortune and success. However, there are certain time-tested principles that, if followed, will put you on the path to glory and fame.
Be yourself
This is the only surefire formula to be successful and famous . The world doesn’t want a clone of Al Pacino , a second rate Michelangelo or a second Marilyn Monroe , but it will love you, the real you, in all your glory, trust me. Don’t compare yourself to anyone. Develop and shape your own style. To top it all off, just be yourself!
Dare to take the risk
Opportunities knock very softly and if you are not careful to grab them immediately, you may never get them again! Dare to take risks if you want to become famous and successful.
It doesn’t matter what other people think!
All famous or successful people had one thing in common. They listened to their inner voice and believed in themselves. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said in his famous essay Self Reliance , “ I shun father and mother and wife and brother, when my genius calls me. I will write on the lintels of the door, caprice .” When the genius within you calls, trust it with all your heart, don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you are no good. Don’t fall into conformity and sacrifice your talent for security!
Enjoy the process and be persistent!
Once you start following your heart, the first few days will be tough. No one will recognize you right away. Having talent is one thing, but turning that talent into real work takes time and patience. No matter what, enjoy the process and work hard! The results will eventually come! If you enjoy the process and keep your eye on the ball (to use football), you will achieve your goal. You will be recognized for who you are and get your share of fame!
Be the best!
Excellence is the key to eternal fame and glory! Make yourself indispensable. Whatever you do, do it with such dedication and love that you lose yourself in it. Eventually, you will be the best at everything you take up! Remember what Martin Luther King Jr. said “If a man is called a street sweeper, he should sweep streets as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper, who did his job well.” That is the secret to becoming famous, excellence!
This is my idea of how one could achieve fame. You may disagree with me and you may be right. After all, it is all about following your own thinking. I sign off here, wishing you all the best on your journey to fame and glory!
