Fame
by sari and · updated 16h ago
Fame
- The peak of my influence was also the peak of my misery.
from My Year of Tech and Relaxation by August Lamm by August Lamm
sari added 16h ago
very common
- “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.”
from A quote by Jim Carrey by Jim Carrey
sari added 5mo ago
Microfame is the best kind of fame, because it combines an easier task (be famous to fewer people) with a better outcome (be famous to the right people).
-Byrne Hobart
sari added 8mo ago
- Many people would rather be hated than unknown. In Ancient Greece, Herostratus burned down the Temple of Artemis purely so he’d be remembered. Now we have “nuisance influencers” who stream themselves committing crimes and harassing people purely for clout.
from 30 Useful Principles by Gurwinder
Alara added 1y ago
“You retard socially and emotionally the moment you become famous. Your experience of the world is never the same.” -Matt Damon
sari added 1y ago
Alara added 1y ago
- when Elon is asked during a business summit on how someone could emulate him, he replies “I’d be careful what you wish for…I’m not sure how many people would actually like to be me…the amount that I torture myself is next level, frankly
andrea added 1y ago
On Elon Musk 
sari added 2y ago
sari added 2y ago
