Reaching for Fame and Riches, or Would You Rather Be Unseen?

People are different and each of us has our own set of goals. Being a celebrity is for a special kind of person, no matter if you are talented or not. How many people do you know that could handle the pressure of being in the spotlight all the time, or having people trying to get their fortunes, like Oprah. She is a great woman that has had to fight some nasty battles she would not have had, if it were not for her celebrity status.

Another example is Brittany Spear. Some of you may think she is talented but I think if she has any talent at all, it is a shame as she has wasted her life being stupid. She has managed to ruin the lives of her children and herself because she thinks she is above the law. She does drugs, drinks herself stupid and didn't even have a driver's license, now that takes talent, doesn't it?

It is not just her, but most of the Hollywood stars and athletics seems to think their money buys them a privileged status that they have not earned in any way other than being in the forefront of their careers. Can you imagine someone like Warren Buffet being that dumb? He lives a simple life in spite of all his money and fame. He doesn't even spoil his children and has taught them life is not all a bowl of cherries no matter who you are. They all work the same as he did, in spite of his money.

Talent does not always bring you fame nor fortune as was pointed out in an great article by Linda Corby in her article "Want to Be a Celebrity? Then Put the Cart Before the Horse". If you are seeking to be a celebrity be sure to read this article. It is a very good one and I whole heartily recommend it. She knows of what she speaks.

Frankly, I've had several occasions when I could have achieved more notoriety than I wanted or desired. I have won sculpturing contests, designed logos have made others money, written two books, and had the opportunities to advance up the ladder of success if I had wanted to peruse them.

Instead I preferred to do what my heart told me. I love being a teacher and mentor to others. It give me more than money can buy, because it's giving something to the world to help others achieve. To me helping other to be more than they ever thought they would be is accomplishing something. I have no desire to chase the bright lights of Celebrity Dom. There are those of us that prefer to be of service to other to enrich their lives rather than find it important to enrich ourselves with financial rewards.

I don't think I could handle all the hullabaloo that goes with being rich or famous. I'd do a lousy job of handle a lot of money if I ever won the lottery. I'd immediately assign all of it to my financial advisor and daughter who is grand at that sort of thing.

There are those of us who find our riches in other places than in the bank and I'm happy to be one of those. I think most teachers would agree it might be nice to have more money, but they wouldn't want the hassle of people trying to take it away from you or the poppa-rottzi chasing you around. Let those that want it, have it with my blessings. I'm just happy the way I am. Grin!