Becoming famous is an axiom for Americans. Ask any Gen X, “Do you want to become famous?”
“Yes!”
“What do you want to become famous for?”
[Blank stare]
We know that we want to become famous because we believe with fame comes happiness, the lifestyle and for guys…the girls. But, what is fame? Fame is simply having a lot of people who can recognize you for something.
My dad is a famous contractor in Belpre, Ohio.
“No, he isn’t. I have never heard of him before.”
Of course you haven’t…but in Belpre, EVERYONE knows him. So how do you become famous? The first step is to get people to first like you (or hate you) for something specific. I have found that the best way to do this is by serving. Below, I tell why