Chapter 24 About fame and fortune

About fame and fortune (1) In Vanity Fair, the easiest thing is not knowing what you really want and what is most important to you.There are too many temptations. When you get some, there will be better things for you to see, but you can't touch them, so you force yourself to keep moving forward. How does it feel to be famous? This is the question I get asked the most this year. For me, being famous certainly has its benefits.Everyone has a vain side, to a greater or lesser extent.As early as a few years ago, I had the experience of being recognized by others on different occasions. My first reaction was that this person seemed to be a loyal audience of Phoenix, at least concerned about current affairs.Because after all, I am a reporter, and not many people can remember the name and face of the reporter.

I originally thought that I was already famous, and the recognition from these audiences had already made me very satisfied.Later, I went to Iraq, and when I came back, I realized from the media's interest in me that I was really famous this time. Is there any difference from before? More people recognize me, more opportunities to be pointed out, more voices of praise, more people who want to know me, and it seems easier to make an appointment .Otherwise, there is no difference. What are the benefits of being famous? Of course being famous has many benefits.Because I am famous, I can publish books. If I am an unknown person, I believe no publishing house will find me, unless my writing makes others think that this person is a person with literary talent.Because all writers start out with their work, not with their fame.

Once you become famous, you will face more temptations.At this time, I need to clearly know what is most important to me.Up to now, I think I am still sober, I know this job, this profession is the most important to me, so the choice becomes much simpler and easier. As a celebrity, it's easier to do something.For example, at the interview site, for my questions, if the interviewee recognizes me, the chances of being interviewed will be higher.I called to make an appointment for an interview, and after I reported my home, if the other party knew my name, they would be very enthusiastic.I think every celebrity has this experience.Others don't need to think it's unfair, because the reason why celebrities are famous is that most of them have put in a lot more effort than ordinary people.

Many celebrities like to wear sunglasses and peaked caps, for fear that others will recognize them.I find it kind of funny because it's definitely a reminder that I'm a celebrity. Some friends criticized me, Luqiu, you are considered a celebrity, why don’t you pay attention to your own image at all, and often dress so casually.Fortunately, I never think this is a problem, because I think that if you are not famous, life will always go on. Being famous is just being famous, Luqiu is still Luqiu. In public places, there have also been things that people have recognized and asked for autographs and group photos.I never felt unnatural, and for those viewers who asked for autographs, I would thank them from the bottom of my heart for their love for me.So I never refuse, if time and occasion permit.

It must be admitted that being famous will bring pressure to oneself.It’s not that you have to pay special attention to your behavior in public, because I think that as long as you don’t do things that violate your principles of life, why worry about others knowing? The pressure I’m talking about comes from the expectations of myself and the people around me.When I go out for interviews, I will ask to do better, and my boss also expects me to do better, and the pressure will be really great. Attending a press conference, in front of so many colleagues, if it was before, I could ask the questions I wanted to ask without even thinking about it. In many cases, I must admit that some questions would be naive. Now, I always have to think carefully , worried about being laughed at by my peers.

When interviewing, the more you know the people who are difficult to interview, the more you want to do it. It must be admitted that there are more things you want to do. Any problem must be looked at from two aspects. The good thing is that the requirements for my work are getting higher and higher. The bad thing is that some things tie my hands and feet. So I need to keep reminding myself, balancing myself, and telling myself that when I am working, I am just a reporter and have never changed. Don't let too many other factors get mixed up in my work.Otherwise, if you regard yourself as a celebrity and stand on the road for a day, holding a microphone to interview the crowd, you will definitely disdain to do so, and you will think that you have lost your celebrity status.

I am lucky, because those colleagues who I know and do not know, when we work together, they always regard me as one of them, even in private, they will say some compliments, but when we work together When we started working together, they looked at me and I looked at them, we were exactly the same. I saw a movie that had a very funny scene.A singer who has been popular for a while because of a song is often recognized by people on different occasions. Facing the eyes of others who see a star, he is always secretly happy in his heart, but he has to pretend A look of indifference.As a result, one day, he went out to eat with his friends, and an old couple at the next table greeted him politely, and he immediately said to the other party in a helpless tone, yes, I am that singer.The old couple was inexplicably said: "I'm sorry, your stool is pressing our clothes. We want to ask you to let me go." The singer was ashamed by his friends laughing.

I believe that as a celebrity, everyone has had such a subtle feeling. After being praised by others for a long time, when others look at themselves more, they will feel that they have been recognized by others.A little complacent, but at the same time put on a look of indifference.But most of the time, I take it for granted, and is it that important whether others recognize me? When it comes to fame, of course we also have to talk about profit.What exactly is profit? Profit should refer to profit.Benefits include many things, it can be real money, or it can be invisible and intangible, but it is power that can be clearly felt.

About fame and fortune (2) Is money important in life? Of course it is.I believe in a word, money is not everything, but without money is absolutely impossible.Just, where is the money supposed to come from. I have a lot of friends like this, they are very busy, they work more than one job, and they are very frank, I hope to make more money, because I hope to improve my life, and I hope to be able to do what I want one day things.I like and respect such friends, because they rely on their own contributions. I also know a lot of people like this, and I often wonder why they can have such a big house, such a beautiful car, and why their children can study in famous schools abroad if they only rely on their wages?

I dare not ask them, slowly I understand the reason.I also understand why Vanity Fair is so important to them.Why can't I let go of being a human being like that.In fact, they have also paid, spiritually and morally. For me, these are the most precious things in life. Maybe we really have different ways and ambitions. I don't underestimate them, but I worry about them sometimes.Because in my opinion, their pay is too risky.If one day they lose these, can they accept the reality? Maybe I'm being unfounded.Because many people have already regarded such things and practices as perfectly natural things, and those who do not do so are abnormal.

I have nothing to say, everyone has the right to choose their own path, but we must remember that everything needs to be paid. Speaking of power.There are many kinds of power.What is directly related to me is the degree of freedom I have in my work.Appropriate power can increase the freedom of work and allow many of my own ideas to be implemented. This is why I am willing and feel the need to take on the job of middle management. It's just that after having power, some people will have desires.If you can't control it, this desire will continue to expand until it covers your sight and loses your direction. In Vanity Fair, the easiest thing is not knowing what you really want and what is most important to you.There are too many temptations. When you get some, there will be better things for you to see, but you can't touch them, so you force yourself to keep moving forward. In Vanity Fair, it is also difficult to distinguish whether others are sincere to you, or because you are also a celebrity.I want those who don't know who I am.When they are nice to me, I know it's because they like me for who I am, not because of my reputation.