This is an important point of view, especially in the attention economy where it seems like everyone else is more known that you. Well, maybe us, not you Johnny, lol.
When I owned my PT practice, I had some "small fame" in my area. I built a tribe of raving fans who returned for physical therapy year after year, referred everyone they knew, and subscribed to my newsletter and blog. I built an engaged email list of 750 real people who I knew personally. I didn't really need to market my practice.
There were many more famous and well-known PTs in my area and beyond. It didn't matter. I didn't need to have 100k followers on Twitter or Facebook. I had a tribe of real people who I connected with deeply and made a positive impact in their lives. I still keep in touch with many of them to this day.
From my perspective the 'price of fame' has risen too high to be worth having, trapping those who offer a glimpse into exposing all, losing their freedom of privacy in the process. I think your take is spot on, shine bright but don't get burned, keep shining. 🌟
I also think that you got it exactly right; small fame is becoming the centre of a community, and big fame is entering the terrifying world-wide game of status chasing. Humans only have so much mental bandwidth to remember and interact and bond with others, and big fame actually pushes you further away from people because you're striving to get on a pedestal, to be the highest, most looked at symbol of desire possible. There are benefits to this, but we've plenty of stories talking about the cost in loneliness, loss of authenticity, and the stress of having every word and action dissected by the general public.
Deciding to finally do this exact thing (focus on community over all else) over the past year has changed everything for me, not just my focus but my goals, my hopes, my dreams. I could NOT ever jive with the rapid release, niche-down model (all power to those who can!) and so I felt unmoored, as if there was no place for me and my stories (again). But not anymore. I'm writing what I love to read and looking for the community who wants to love what I write!
THIS is huge.
This is an important point of view, especially in the attention economy where it seems like everyone else is more known that you. Well, maybe us, not you Johnny, lol.
When I owned my PT practice, I had some "small fame" in my area. I built a tribe of raving fans who returned for physical therapy year after year, referred everyone they knew, and subscribed to my newsletter and blog. I built an engaged email list of 750 real people who I knew personally. I didn't really need to market my practice.
There were many more famous and well-known PTs in my area and beyond. It didn't matter. I didn't need to have 100k followers on Twitter or Facebook. I had a tribe of real people who I connected with deeply and made a positive impact in their lives. I still keep in touch with many of them to this day.
Exactly! It doesn't take many. We don't need millions to do what we love just fine.
From my perspective the 'price of fame' has risen too high to be worth having, trapping those who offer a glimpse into exposing all, losing their freedom of privacy in the process. I think your take is spot on, shine bright but don't get burned, keep shining. 🌟
This resonates deeply with me.
I also think that you got it exactly right; small fame is becoming the centre of a community, and big fame is entering the terrifying world-wide game of status chasing. Humans only have so much mental bandwidth to remember and interact and bond with others, and big fame actually pushes you further away from people because you're striving to get on a pedestal, to be the highest, most looked at symbol of desire possible. There are benefits to this, but we've plenty of stories talking about the cost in loneliness, loss of authenticity, and the stress of having every word and action dissected by the general public.
Truth. I hadn't thought of the idea that big fame alienates people more vs connecting, but it's a great summation of the whole thing for me.
Deciding to finally do this exact thing (focus on community over all else) over the past year has changed everything for me, not just my focus but my goals, my hopes, my dreams. I could NOT ever jive with the rapid release, niche-down model (all power to those who can!) and so I felt unmoored, as if there was no place for me and my stories (again). But not anymore. I'm writing what I love to read and looking for the community who wants to love what I write!
Love this!