“The Hard Truth: Most People in This Business Only Care About Themselves”

 

What I’ve Learned After 41 Years in Broadcasting

What I’ve discovered after 41 years in this business is that most people in entertainment only care about themselves. Very few are unselfish or genuinely concerned about others. This industry is full of ego, and if you’re not careful, you’ll get your feelings hurt trusting people who don’t have the same heart you do.

Sometimes it may not be wise to meet your heroes:

They’ll disappoint you almost every time.

Learn from how people have treated you — and make it your mission not to repeat their mistakes. But also remember this: it’s not fair to put our own expectations on others. They can’t live up to what we imagine them to be. Give them grace for not being who you wanted them to be.

Instead, take it upon yourself to be what the world is missing.
Be the friend to those who have no friend.
Be a father or mother to those who never had one.
Be a pillar in your community when others sell out their people for money or fame.

Be the person people can count on — the one who won’t lie to them.

Where are those people today?
What if you were chosen to be that one?
Why is it so hard to believe that you have been singled out? Yes You!!

Think about that.