RE: Hive-Naija Weekend Engagement #33 - "Money or Fame"
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Today's engagement topic is a very logical one. I called it that because we have two topics that are literally dependent on one another. For instance, money attracts people. Having enough money to the extent of being referred to as being wealthy, surely comes with attention. It is rare for a wealthy man not to have fame to a certain extent unless he is the type that can cover his wealth from the sight of people. But that's not possible because one cannot cover the moon "aka ekpuchi onwa".
On the other hand, being famous comes with the ability to render a service or proffer a solution to a particular challenge. As a result, you'll be known for that particular thing. And conventionally, proffering solution to challenges brings wealth to us, especially if the service we render is highly sorted after.
But for the sake of this question and not to maintain a neutral ground, I would be going with fame, that is, if what fame means here is knowing a lot of people or being known by people. There is this saying in my place that he that has people is greater than he that has wealth - "Onye nwere mmadu ka onye nwere ego".
The greatest commodity one can have is people not money. But in our world today, being famous comes with a lot of sacrifices. Social media has made people see those that are famous as "gods - perfect people" but it ought not to be so.
On that note, the life I desire is a life where I am known by those that I have positively influenced by my wealth. In essence, being polished by a mixture of the two - fame and wealth, at the right proportion, in the right application, is the best for me.
I love this. Being famous comes with a lot of sacrifices especially having your daily life scrutinized that makes you feel exhausted that you don't have a life. It draws unnecessary attention too which I don't like. I don't hate fame but knowing my kind of person, I would rather pick money...and grow jejely. I like being behind the scene..I don't even want public accolades. Let someone else take that 🤣🤣😂
Well said my friend, you made a nice choice too.
Thank you.
You can run but you can't hide, lol.
Hahaha I sure have my way.
That's good, I know you do have your way 😊.
That's my rainbow 😘😘😘
Smiles 🤩🤩.
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why are you running.. lol
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if you have ture wealth, which includes people, you will be known for something good, not social media ooo, that is not wealth, that is a trap, if you make any mistake, you ll face the wrath of being famous, but if you re influential, and you make a mistake which is rare but possible, people will defend you for the times you were good and valuable to them, they will love you for you good deeds and cover your mistakes. I hope you feel me. I love this discussion.
That's it. Social media is a trap and that's what most people are focusing on when discussing fame which is why I've been rejecting it but most people don't understand yet.
You can be famous for bad or good thing though.
That's nice of you will be using your fame to have a positive effect in the society
Sure.
Have a nice weekend friend
You too. Thanks.
You're welcome boss
Yes dear, we just have to be careful not to attract the negative aspect of fame.
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Very much on point. Your wealth draws fame to you but you can choose to stay low-key because you have the power to.
Good choice and even better that you're very much aware of everything that comes with the fame. At the end, it all boils down to living a life that's worthwhile.
Sure. Living a worthwhile lifestyle is very much desired.
Exactly, we are the ones in control, whether money or fame, let's just live a life that is of good report.
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You make a very good point. That other kind of fame where you're known for the good ways you've impacted others is actually really cool. I see your point although I prefer wealth because of (as you said) social media publicity and all that.
Nice choice too.
That is true and that is why he also advised that we should try to stop that unnecessary social media publicity.
I knew I will have someone that will understand this. Indeed they both attract themselves to each other. Having people is very valuable compared to having money and I'm so happy you have taken time to explain this much, thank you so much 🙏❤️.
i m glad you said this, if you check my comment I also alluded to it, Wealth in itself includes influence, and fame is only a smoke that goes with it. You can be faous for being poor too, infact a fool's fart smells the most in public space, what matters is the value you bring to others.
Hahaha, rightly said. Wise words you have in here my friend. Glad you came around. let me check your comment then.