A good story needs a book 0 ▲ Herbert Lui 4 hours ago · Writing · hide Curtis Jackson, better known by his artist name 50 Cent, is one of the most famous people in the world. In addition to being a bestselling recording artist, and creating and producing lots of TV shows, and acting, he stays relevant by posting to tens of millions of followers on Instagram. You figure this would be enough to keep his brand growing, but images and videos have their limits. Even Fifty can only say so much within a few seconds or a minute. It’s great for quick jokes, but not so useful for sharing lessons and building authority. I would guess Fifty knew he had more to offer. Even when he first gained fame, he was already more than an artist. He was an orphan who had to survive poverty. He did this by building a team, developing strategies to gain attention and compete against peers and enemies with more resources, and managing his own psychology throughout. He had overcome incredibly challenging circumstances. Pretty much his whole career, starting from his first memoir… Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town