“Silence speaks so much
louder than screaming tantrums. Never give anyone an excuse to say that you're
crazy.” —Taylor Swift
After the COVID-19 pandemic,
I have come across some celebrities making meaningless statements on social
media to draw the attention of the people and show their presence felt. In this
post, I will discuss celebrities and their gimmicks to build their brands rather
than to add value to their communities and societies.
Some celebrities throw
tantrums to get noticed. They have an obsession with media attention. They often
speak rubbish to get fame for a few seconds. They play gimmicks to get noticed.
At times, they attack the established and credible celebrities to draw their
attention that they are also existing in this world. Why do they adopt such cheap
publicity? It is because they have an identity crisis. They are neglected by
the media and society. They crave to be remembered by the people. They want to
remind others that they are also existing in this world. Unfortunately, such so-called
celebrities are forgotten quickly. The real celebrities walk their talk, lead
from the front, and make their presence felt with inspiring messages. They
build communities and add value to their societies. They do charities and
philanthropy to make a difference in the lives of others.
Social media is not a
platform for kicking up controversies. A few publicity mongers treat social media
as a steroid to kick up controversies. Unfortunately, their attention span is
limited and is forgotten soon. Only the news that is credible lasts for a
longer time on social media while the fake news fades away quickly.
Publicity mongers either underact
or overact. They are part of the problem, not the solution. Their messages
don’t carry any substance. They cannot fool people especially intellectuals who
can identify and keep them away. At times, they sway the average and below-average
individuals emotionally. In this world of social media, everything is thrown
open with no scope for secrecy. People are intelligent enough to find out the
truth and stay away from such mongers away.
Be Authentic
“Wars and temper tantrums are
the makeshifts of ignorance; regrets are illuminations come too late.” —Joseph
Campbell
The values that credible celebrities
maintain live longer in the world. They will be remembered even after their
death. To conclude, avoid exaggerating, lead authentically, and participate
actively in nonprofits to make a positive impact on society.
“Every moment is incredibly
unique and fresh, and when we drop into the moment, as meditation allows us to
do, we learn how to truly taste this tender and mysterious life that we share
together.” —Pema Chodron
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Life is great!
Professor
M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership
Consultants, India
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