This Is the "Choose Yourself" Era

For most of history, people waited for permission.

A publisher had to choose you.

A producer had to choose you.

A TV channel had to choose you.

A newspaper had to choose you.

Today, things are totally different.

Thanks to James Altucher -
We are living in the "Choose Yourself" era. 

With a smartphone, an internet connection, and a clear voice, anyone can become a One-Person Media Company.

Writers can publish. Filmmakers can distribute. Artists can showcase their work. Entrepreneurs can build audiences. All without waiting for someone's approval.

Social media is not just a place for entertainment.

It is a publishing platform.

A marketing platform.

A networking platform.

A personal branding platform.

The people who understand this are creating opportunities for themselves every single day.

The question is not whether social media works.

The question is... are you really using it to its fullest potential?

Tell your story.

Share your journey.

Build your audience.

Create your own platform.

Because in this era, the most important person who has to choose you is you.

— Manohar Chimmani