Do you contemplate going public with your personal brand? (hard hitters only)
10-02-2016, 01:25 AM
No, I didn't just finish reading Gorilla Mindset.
I've actually recognized for years that this forum a lot of ambitious guys with a real message to share, so I don't know of a better place to bring up this discussion.
(I stopped reading most business forums because the entrepreneurship scene is too spergy).
I'm also positive that at least some of you guys have contemplated running your own business with your face, identity, and personal brand being the driving force behind it all.
So, I'm bringing all of this up because I find myself constantly going back and forth whether I should "go public" with my personal brand at some point, and be open about associating my image with the message that I wanna share.
The general message that I want to share revolves around health and wellness truths, and providing people with information that's actually beneficial. No bullshit involved.
But, it's still a tough decision because life is complicated, and there are major pros and cons to sharing a message with the masses and showing the world who you are.
It definitely takes balls, and I applaud guys like Roosh and Cernovich for putting themselves out there to help hundreds of thousands of people.
Here are the pros and cons that I've been able to come up with so far when it comes to going mass market public with your image:
--Cons--
Some level of risk
I want absolutely nothing to do with acquiring 'internet fame'. But I feel like it's almost an inevitability if you want to accomplish truly big things.
I remember reading a story on James Altucher's blog about how he's dealt with people who have basically stalked him outside his home.
I'm sure Roosh has had similar experiences with weirdos who have spotted him in public.
Must deal with regular people
Trolls don't bother me. But, people who like to waste time disgust me. Part of me wants to avoid blue pill people for the rest of eternity. But the other part of me knows that this is difficult to pull off unless you become an internet marketer (I hate internet marketing, but I appreciate some internet marketing strategies for building brands).
Less personal freedom
Living a "high profile" lifestyle means that you usually have to become more careful about your words and actions because they have a greater impact than before.
Can't be a g manifesto
This guy's twitter feed is a dream for plenty of you guys. It's OK to admit that. I don't care whether he's real or fake. The lifestyle that he presents is very feasible (make 7 figures a year, bang sluts, and maintain a low profile). But, my issue with his persona is that there may be a limit to how hard you can pimp it in life without revealing your identity and going BIG with a message, business or personal brand.
--Pros--
Associating your business' brand with your identity can practically eliminate competition
From what I can tell, most guys on RVF are cool as fuck, and would easily be able to create a popular website, media channel, brand etc. Putting your image out there and running game on the masses can basically crush your competitors who most likely still operate their business with the nice guy shtick.
Gain social proof
Becoming a 'leader of men' is a little known trick for gaining massive social proof. I think it taps into some primal biological traits from back when AMOGs used to lead their tribes. This territory comes with power and influence etc. etc.
Financial rewards
I'd be lying if I said that the financial rewards of building a public brand aren't appealing. You basically wouldn't have to worry about money if your brand makes it 'big', because the act of spilling helpful truths and putting your image on the line can usually become a high-ROI activity. People are attracted to raw and vulnerable truths, and money eventually follows after a lot of hard work.
It's the more aggressive approach to life
I think that people may go through a period of unhappiness when they first make themselves vulnerable and share a truthful message with the world. But, they **probably** ultimately die happier knowing that they gave life their all and lived courageously. I still don't know if this is right, but it's my gut instinct.
Here are some final questions I have that might help to spark conversation:
But I just hope to have an open conversation about all of this.
Looking forward to your thoughts.
I've actually recognized for years that this forum a lot of ambitious guys with a real message to share, so I don't know of a better place to bring up this discussion.
(I stopped reading most business forums because the entrepreneurship scene is too spergy).
I'm also positive that at least some of you guys have contemplated running your own business with your face, identity, and personal brand being the driving force behind it all.
So, I'm bringing all of this up because I find myself constantly going back and forth whether I should "go public" with my personal brand at some point, and be open about associating my image with the message that I wanna share.
The general message that I want to share revolves around health and wellness truths, and providing people with information that's actually beneficial. No bullshit involved.
But, it's still a tough decision because life is complicated, and there are major pros and cons to sharing a message with the masses and showing the world who you are.
It definitely takes balls, and I applaud guys like Roosh and Cernovich for putting themselves out there to help hundreds of thousands of people.
Here are the pros and cons that I've been able to come up with so far when it comes to going mass market public with your image:
--Cons--
Some level of risk
I want absolutely nothing to do with acquiring 'internet fame'. But I feel like it's almost an inevitability if you want to accomplish truly big things.
I remember reading a story on James Altucher's blog about how he's dealt with people who have basically stalked him outside his home.
I'm sure Roosh has had similar experiences with weirdos who have spotted him in public.
Must deal with regular people
Trolls don't bother me. But, people who like to waste time disgust me. Part of me wants to avoid blue pill people for the rest of eternity. But the other part of me knows that this is difficult to pull off unless you become an internet marketer (I hate internet marketing, but I appreciate some internet marketing strategies for building brands).
Less personal freedom
Living a "high profile" lifestyle means that you usually have to become more careful about your words and actions because they have a greater impact than before.
Can't be a g manifesto
This guy's twitter feed is a dream for plenty of you guys. It's OK to admit that. I don't care whether he's real or fake. The lifestyle that he presents is very feasible (make 7 figures a year, bang sluts, and maintain a low profile). But, my issue with his persona is that there may be a limit to how hard you can pimp it in life without revealing your identity and going BIG with a message, business or personal brand.
--Pros--
Associating your business' brand with your identity can practically eliminate competition
From what I can tell, most guys on RVF are cool as fuck, and would easily be able to create a popular website, media channel, brand etc. Putting your image out there and running game on the masses can basically crush your competitors who most likely still operate their business with the nice guy shtick.
Gain social proof
Becoming a 'leader of men' is a little known trick for gaining massive social proof. I think it taps into some primal biological traits from back when AMOGs used to lead their tribes. This territory comes with power and influence etc. etc.
Financial rewards
I'd be lying if I said that the financial rewards of building a public brand aren't appealing. You basically wouldn't have to worry about money if your brand makes it 'big', because the act of spilling helpful truths and putting your image on the line can usually become a high-ROI activity. People are attracted to raw and vulnerable truths, and money eventually follows after a lot of hard work.
It's the more aggressive approach to life
I think that people may go through a period of unhappiness when they first make themselves vulnerable and share a truthful message with the world. But, they **probably** ultimately die happier knowing that they gave life their all and lived courageously. I still don't know if this is right, but it's my gut instinct.
Here are some final questions I have that might help to spark conversation:
- Are there any good books or articles about this topic?
- Can @Roosh share any perspective on this?
- Who else shares the same curse that I do (obsessive drive to make the most of the limited life that we have)? I know I'm not alone on here...
- How do YOU define the ideal lifestyle?
But I just hope to have an open conversation about all of this.
Looking forward to your thoughts.