I think a ton of people just look at raw numbers and think that is the cause for ultimate success. Ie. “I need to have 1M follows before I make it”. The truth is that the numbers themselves mean nothing, more importantly, you need impact. If you have a REALLY devoted fan base, then you end up going really far with lower audience numbers.
This is the main reason you hear stories of people who have large followings but don’t actually make it, or choose not to quit their jobs. The numbers are pure vanity.
I think a ton of people just look at raw numbers and think that is the cause for ultimate success. Ie. “I need to have 1M follows before I make it”. The truth is that the numbers themselves mean nothing, more importantly, you need impact. If you have a REALLY devoted fan base, then you end up going really far with lower audience numbers.
This is the main reason you hear stories of people who have large followings but don’t actually make it, or choose not to quit their jobs. The numbers are pure vanity.
I would say beyond vanity it’s also that the focus is different.
Successful people build a business.