Exemplifying Bad Attitude

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Humility is often the first value that becomes forgotten whenever one gains fame and seems secure of a position in the entertainment industry. Seasoned stars, who have learned to be humble after a series of mistakes, stress humility and acknowledging one’s beginnings as essential lessons they would pass on to the current crop of young stars. Sadly, only a handful of young stars have remained humble despite fame and wealth.

When Singer Actress (SA) was propelled into unexpected popularity, she was immediately compared with Popular Talent (PT). Worse, the comparison turned into personal attacks when followers of SA started bashing PT. What is puzzling is if such action is a reaction of fans to the perceived impending threat that SA could bring to PT. PT, was in no way, thinking that she would be compared to SA, as the latter was far ahead in terms of achievement.

Being a newbie, SA would often remain in fan mode whenever she would be compared with PT. This case is, however, the opposite for the followers, who take time to write insults, criticisms, and other nasty comments against SA in social media. Regardless of such reality, SA would still want to have a pleasant relationship with PT, as the entertainment industry is just a small world.

One time, SA had the opportunity to find PT in her dressing room. Although they know of each other, as they have done shows together, no formal introduction has happened. Thus, SA asked someone from production (PS) if she could be formally introduced to PT. While she wanted to approach PT, she felt awkward to do it. Finally, PS asked SA to come nearer. When names were mentioned, PT acknowledged the presence of SA, and that was it. No hugs, no warmth, and few pleasantries were exchanged.

Alas, has PT imbibed a similar negative attitude as the bashers of SA? Although they cater to the same target market and projected as competitors by followers, SA and PT have never been involved in anything personal against each other. Is the reel rivalry getting into PT then? Despite PT’s achievements for herself and for her management, stories about her attitude as well as that of people in her camp have projected her lack of humility. PT even snubbed an influential person who was instrumental in honing her early in her career. Worse, some followers have trolled the social media accounts of the kin of the influential person to defend PT’s actions. Will PT even realize that character is the only thing that will be left, as youth and beauty are fleeting? Staying in showbiz requires having good attitude, which influential person can attest to.

‘There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.’ -John C. Maxwell

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