Comments on: Want to become famous? Then stop trying!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:00:45 +0000

Prepare yourself for all situations.

By: wobenzym

wobenzym — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 05:46:53 +0000

Hello Neil,

I agree with your every point but some time our mind is not react according to our sitution so what we have to do on that time ?

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:43:32 +0000

Definitely, great points. Glad you found the post useful

By: how to become famous peopleinhollywood

how to become famous peopleinhollywood — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:47:48 +0000

great article about redirecting personal energies, this article makes the point that becoming famous is less about becoming famous than it is about doing something that earns you fame… fame obsessed people have a clot in their thinking that stops them from doing worthwhile things that would gain attention… of course a bit of real talent doesn’t hurt!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:58:41 +0000

I’m not focusing on any sales on this website though.

By: Credit

Credit — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:41:36 +0000

Now you’ve gotten your new website and you’re eager to start making some gross sales! But, how are you going to make gross sales if you happen to don’t have high volumes of holiday makers to your web site?

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:55:57 +0000

It’s like in golf, it’s all about the finesse.

By: Inner Game

Inner Game — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:24:07 +0000

those rules apply to any social interaction, not only buisness,
stop trying so hard and just go with the flow, love it

By: Net Age

Net Age — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:08:17 +0000

So the trick is to provide as much value as possible, without giving away all your secrets…..it works for me. There has to be some serious bait to lure them fishies…..

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:01:22 +0000

Glad to hear you found them useful. Let me know how it is when you actually use it.

By: free PR site

free PR site — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:48:49 +0000

Ha, ha, I love the Paris Hilton photo in this post. Is there anybody who secretly wouldn’t like to become famous? I admit honestly that I’d love to. Thanks for your tips, they seem to be very reasonable and worth using!

By: hanseleen

hanseleen — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:11:47 +0000

i would like to become famous becuse every one has talent and and im one of thim and im 13

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:36:16 +0000

It’s supposed to be humorous. I think most people caught that

By: cash loans uk

cash loans uk — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:12:17 +0000

I have some problem with Hilton sisters pic at the top. I think they represent what this article says not to be..

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:01:33 +0000

Hmm… I don’t really see the resemblance.

By: Make Money On Internet

Make Money On Internet — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:05:29 +0000

The title of this article reminds me on the Nike slogan – “Just Do It!” A slogan which our Conference is to do something useful for others. Thank you Neil!

By: christina

christina — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:32:39 +0000

if you guys want to become famous right now, stop waisting your time and try the internet you biches.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:48:06 +0000

WOW, great tips. I would have to agree with you in a large extent, but I personally would not mind being fully famous instead of somewhat famous. Now realistically it is much easier to become famous in a niche and probably a wiser thing to do. But if I had the chance to be fully famous, I would gladly accept it.

By: Paula in Seattle

Paula in Seattle — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:41:10 +0000

Hi Neil, Thanks for the fame list.

Fame seems tricky, though. There are so many pitfalls with the benefits. I’ve lately realized it’s best to be only kinda famous. Famous in your world, not the whole world. Famous enough to acquire assets, perks, and esteem, but not famous enough to endure perma-paparazzi and paranoia.

I like your phrase “attention junky.” It really boils it down to the personal desire to be a star, even if for only 15 minutes at a time. Personally, I wouldn’t want peoples’ eyes to ALWAYS be on me; I have too many bad hair days. (Plus, I like “watching people” too much for them to always be watching me!) But once in awhile, attention is fun, and can be a nice, healthy boost to the ego.

But along with the powerful and postive moments, comes the occasional embarassment. We can TRY to block out those oops moments, just like celebrities try. For instance, I can “accidentally” try to erase the old TV interview of me on the ancient Beta tape the next time my grandma plays it. (The handy fruit-shaped magnet from her fridge just might do the trick.) But those truly in the public eye don’t have such an easy out, with their every move documented.

I’ll share my three tips for achieving some degree of fame, (we’re talking micro-fame here) or at least just enjoying some of the benefits.

Number one, BUY your place. You want to go to Sundance or Toronto and rub elbows? Buy a pass. It will cost you, but you’ll be in the action. Once, I bought a real, Hollywood, red-carpet movie premiere ticket, with afterparty included, for a screamin’ deal. My sister and I made a trip of it and had so much fun. After flying home, I saw us on Entertainment Tonight and Wire Image. No one will ever recognize me from that microsecond of fame. Ever. But I had fun, and I have pictures. Other examples include VIP party passes, auction plates, and opening night tickets. These things aren’t always cheap, but they’re sometimes not as much as people think (and can be a tax write-off on occasion!) Time your purchase with celebrity guests/speakers, and you’ll get a taste of going behind the velvet rope. Or if you miss the party altogether, sometimes you can pick up the entire gift bag, chock full, on ebay. There! You have some fancy celebrity chocolates, jeans, and shampoo, and you saved big bucks on actually going to the party.

Number two, TALK and people may listen. Check Oprah and Ellen for upcoming shows and topics. Both have long lists of who and what they want on their show. A free trip and a guest spot is certainly worth writing home about. If you can’t get the ooopmh for the national exposure, go local. Most large cities have afternoon shows and cable spots that constantly need content. Be an expert on something, anything, as long as you can speak passionately. Seriously. Anything. I’ve been on TV for clipping coupons and wrapping presents. These are both activities I love. Sometimes local interest stories even make national news, like the Today Show and Good Morning America. What have you got to lose, right? So start talking it up here and there. Before you know it, you’ll know what it feels like to be mic’d up and going live.

And number three, just enjoy the BENEFITS, without actually having the worry of getting famous. I found my way to your site by reading about your venture into AmEx Black Card territory. There are huge perks with that. HUGE. I’ve been test driving just the Platinum card, and I am loving it. Benefits like free upgrades, special events, and freebies make a big difference in our perceptions, and therefore enjoyment, of an experience. Take for instance the free drink I enjoyed recently while sitting in the airport lounge that I never had access to before. Ironically, that free drink felt like a million bucks.

Anyhow, thanks for the great blog. You’ve got a great sense of humor, and put so much food for thought out there. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Paula

By: Runal

Runal — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:47:31 +0000

Great piece – It actually makes you think about high school – the cool kids never really tried – they were just “cool” – its just something you have to feel and roll with. Confidence is key.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:10:20 +0000

No need to be jealous, you can also have it all and much more. All it takes is hard work and patience.

By: Hammad

Hammad — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:27:16 +0000

thanks for the tips Neil. I liked your name, your website, and the way John has potrayed you.. I am kind of jealous of you. but I believe jealousy can’t hurt the one at good end but atleast let you understand something out of you. isn’t it ?

By: Sammy Simpson

Sammy Simpson — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:10:08 +0000

Great post Neil. As someone once said, “When all think alike, no one thinks very much.”

Sammy Simpson
http://www.thetunein.com

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:03:24 +0000

Point 5 is particularly important…and is not thing the Hilton sisters don’t do!

Phil

By: Justin Hayward

Justin Hayward — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:08:59 +0000

Like the article Neil, although the surefire winner for me is leaving the house without underwear in a low-slung sportscar….

By: Harish Yadav K.

Harish Yadav K. — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:48:15 +0000

I’ve done the point #5 at my work, however, always got answers like- ” We knew this!”, “Not bad”, etc… and credit far off.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:32:57 +0000

I actually found that photo as is on Google images.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:32:13 +0000

For each person it is going to be different. The best way to find out is to become famous.

By: Albert | UrbanMonk.Net

Albert | UrbanMonk.Net — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:37:17 +0000

Hey Neil – just found your blog, and I love it. That picture really made me pause, were the words on the singlets photoshopped in? Hahahah! My god!

Cheers,
Albert | UrbanMonk.Net
Modern personal development, entwined with ancient spirituality.

By: WellnessAid

WellnessAid — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:15:55 +0000

What’s so great about being famous?

Here’s a quote from George Harrison (The Beatles): “I wanted to be successful, not famous.”

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