Thanks to Simon, John, Roger, and Nick for reminding me about this one.
We've all heard of the VIP section. That's where the all the "very important people" go. Just who are those VIPs? Are they actors, actresses, politicians, or just rich people with nothing else better to do with their money? They would like to think so.
However, the identity of a VIP is very subjective. To any organization or establishment a VIP is someone who can bring recognition or prestige to the organization. To an establishment (bar or restaurant) a VIP will give valuable exposure. However, is it right for everyone to want in to the VIP section?
Right and Wrong! The VIP section, wherever it may be, is a contradiction.People want in and those that are in want nothing more than to get out. So what's the big deal?
The big deal is that people want to be where the action is. People like living vicariously through others. Remember how cool you thought H.P. Lovecraft and Jack Kerouac were?
You read their books and thought to yourself "Wow, these guys are living an awesome life" and you probably thought about living that kind of life because these guys had it all, they can do what they wanted, not have to answer to anybody and people liked them.
Then when you got to college or started working you realized that was not what life was about.
While that is the same for the VIP section in anything and anywhere. Once you get there what is next? Where is the next VIP section and how do you get to it?
The thing is that eventually one of two things will happen; you will get tired of trying to get into the VIP section that you just completely give up or you will become irrelevant and people will not want you in the VIP section any longer. What then?
Here are five things you can do if you find yourself unable to get into any VIP section:
1. The stop been envious of other people. Envy is a surefire way to keep you out of any VIP section including your own.
2. The same goes for jealousy. Jealousy is not self-inspiring nor self-serving. Jealousy has always been and always will be self-destructing.
3. Recognize that others want their own VIP section. You are not alone in this endeavor. However, when you realize that everyone's vision is unique and your vision of what the VIP section is almost certainly differs from the person next you.
4. Help others make their own VIP section. That old adage of "it takes a village" is still very true. Help them make their own and they will most certainly help you make yours.
5. MAKE YOUR OWN VIP SECTION. There is no need to worry if you are on the list because it is your list and you are always on top of that list.
So what if you do not own a nightclub or restaurant or bar? You have where you are and that is all that matters. Make where you are the hottest, most sought after spot on the planet. Make where you are the only VIP section that matters.
If it is your home then you are all set! Your friends and family will always be at the coolest place in the world.
If it is where you work, even better because not only can you make the employees members of the VIP section but that every single customer that walks in through your door is automatically in the VIP section.
So it's up to you, you can even choose to try to get into the latest and greatest VIP section as determined by somebody else or you can just make your own with your own set of rules and access list.
Personally, I recommend making your own. It was a lot of fun making my own VIP Section.
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