Be a differentiator
You have only a limited time and you must choose only one of the two: Being acknowledged for your great ideas and your genius, or, realizing your great ideas and unleashing your genius?
There are people that obsess over being recognized for what they are doing over actually bringing their goals to life. While it is important to be recognized for your value and contribution to a certain extent, it is important to realize that most people are too self-centered, insecure and busy, fighting their own battles. And who has ever made any difference at scale, being engulfed in such childish emotions?
Differentiators grow quickly over this childishness!
What is more important to you? Making a difference or being recognized?
Focus on making a difference and you will be recognized by those that matter. The rest don’t make a difference anyway!