Do Not Let Fame Change You When You Are A Celebrity

Do Not Let Fame Change You When You Are A Celebrity

By:  Stan Popovich

Many celebrities sometimes have a difficult time in coping with their fame and popularity. Here are some suggestions on how to not let fame get the best of you.

A person must understand that fame comes and goes and that a person has no control over their popularity.  Fame is elusive and cannot be controlled.

Always remember your values.  Your values will be with you for your entire life while your fame lasts for a short time.  Do what is right and follow your heart. Don’t give in to peer pressure. When the cameras disappear, it will be just you, your family, and closest friends.

You can’t remain on top forever. A person may be the talk of the town today but tomorrow is another day. There are millions of people who are trying to be in the same spot as you.  You will not remain on top for long.

Many celebrities focus on their fame which is a short term thing. This is a mistake.   Many celebrities should focus on their long term business goals instead of their current popularity.  You want to make the decisions that are best for your business and your personal life in the long run.

Don’t get cocky. It is nice when everyone is coming to you for your attention,  however those same people will be chasing down someone else in  a couple of months.  Enjoy the time in the spot light but don’t get used to it. It doesn’t last.

Finally, learn from the mistakes of others who have dealt with fame and success. There are countless number of people who made the mistake of letting fame get the best of them.  If you are not sure of what to do in handling your fame, then talk to a professional who can give you some advice.

BIOGRAPHY:

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods which is located at  http://www.managingfear.com/

Prosecutors in Aaron Hernandez case allege girlfriend lied 29 times

FALL RIVER, Mass. — The girlfriend of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez lied to a grand jury nearly 30 times, including saying she could not recall where she left a large box Hernandez allegedly told her to dispose of, prosecutors allege in new court documents.
Prosecutors outlined their accusations in a document filed in Fall River Superior Court on Monday explaining a perjury charge against Shayanna Jenkins, The Herald News reported. The accusation about the box had previously been made during her arraignment.

Shayanna Jenkins AP

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Jenkins has pleaded not guilty and her attorney has accused prosecutors of overreaching. A message seeking comment was left with her attorney Tuesday.
Hernandez has pleaded not guilty in the killing of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player who was dating Jenkins' sister. He is being held without bail.
Prosecutors also say they believe Jenkins lied when she said she couldn't remember several conversations about Lloyd's murder that she had with Hernandez.
The court documents say Jenkins told the grand jury in August that she didn't know why Hernandez changed plans to visit New Hampshire and that she never talked to him about why he needed to meet with his lawyers.
The documents also say Jenkins lied about only seeing one gun in her house and about a confidentiality agreement and issues related to the people who cleaned her house, among other topics.
In October, defense attorney Janice Bassil said in court that there was no evidence Jenkins lied. She called a prosecutor's questioning of Jenkins extremely aggressive and described the relationship between Jenkins and Hernandez, who have a child, as "don't ask, don't tell." Bristol County Assistant District Attorney William McCauley said in November that most of her testimony was not credible.