Becoming an influencer allows you to become an important public figure in society. Since one of the human desires is to be and feel important, many people strive to be influencers. However, most people are doing it all wrong, and many of these people have the wrong definition for what an influencer is. An influencer is someone who changes the world, and many people would miss if that influencer went away. Nelson Mandela is someone that millions of people miss, and he changed the world. We now celebrate Mandela Day every year.
Chances are you want to be an influencer too. Whether you become an influencer at Mandela’s level or not, it is important to know how to become an influencer in the first place. In order to become an influencer, here are the four things you need to do:
- Identify the audience you want to change. Who is going to benefit from the changes you put in place? You need to choose who you are targeting, and if you choose everyone, then you are really targeting no one.
- Money comes second. Alas, everyone ignores this one. Being an influencer is about making a difference and changing the world. It’s not about ending up with some extra green cash in your pocket. If you want to be an influencer, you need to put money second. The money will come eventually, but changing the world needs to be your top priority.
- Make it your livelihood. If you are trying to be an influencer and are working at two jobs, things are not going to work out in your favor. In order to be an influencer, you need to focus a majority of your time on changing the world the way you want to.
- Get people to know about you. This is where social media is very helpful. You want to interact with the people you are trying to change. The bigger your audience is, the more your message will spread.
You have the power to change the world. YOU have the power to make a difference. By being an influencer, you will be able to change the way many people live their lives. What are your thoughts on these tips and being an influencer?
Sometimes, people don’t deliberately set out to be influencers, it just happens through their strength of character and leadership qualities eg Rosa Parks
I agree with that. Some influencers start because they strongly belief something or really enjoy doing something. When I first started blogging, I didn’t think of having the type of audience I have now. These four tips help out, especially when building an online influence, but having the leadership quality and strength of character are two very important parts of all influencers.
As always, you have a way of simplifying your message and giving it clarity! Always enjoy-, thanks Marc!
My pleasure Carol.
I think you’re a great little genius. It is not much that I’m following you, but I could really appreciate your suggestions, that many mature age people do not have. Truly a material DOC. Every time I read your article rest fascinated.
Thank you Claudia. That means a lot to me.