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Season 5 Episode 13: "Artist Highlight: Humility and Failure with Lecrae"
Southside Rabbi
The Dangers of Fame
Fame is the acknowledgement of what is seemingly great about you, but it can lead to an emptiness and a constant need for validation. Every human being knows they are imperfect and wakes up to their flaws on a regular basis. Wanting people to believe that you are greater than you actually are can be dangerous. Fame provides a sense of meaning, value, purpose, and identity, but it is never enough because there will always be someone to compare yourself to. The pursuit of fame becomes like a drug, constantly seeking the dopamine rush of validation. Despite achieving success, there is a constant pressure to maintain or exceed that level of success, which can feel like a curse. It is an emptiness that cannot be filled, like feasting on the wind. Whether it's fame or any other vice, such as drugs, the desire for more is insatiable, and the best high is never enough. It's a constant chase that will never satisfy.
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