A Decision to Become the World's Biggest Movie Star

Picture this: A guy decides he's going to become the biggest movie star in the world.

Ambitious, huh?

That’s actually a “BHAG” - Big Hairy Audacious Goal.

But here's the thing: This guy isn't just dreaming. He's determined to make it happen.

You might say - just like thousands of other actors, right?

He doesn't just sit back and hope for a lucky strike. He has a plan. With his manager, they analyze the highest-grossing films, studying statistics and patterns.

They're on a quest for a formula that could pave the way to superstardom.

He finds out that three of Hollywood's - Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis - are opening a restaurant. And he's sort of invited to the grand opening.

Well, it’s in Sydney.

He drops everything for the chance to rub shoulders with these titans of the industry.

“Hey guys, congrats on everything with the restaurant,” he interrupts them.

“I wanna do what y’all are doing: I want to be the biggest movie star in the world. And if there was ever an iconic trio who knew, I know it’s y’all,” he simply asks.

Schwarzenegger, the 'Terminator' himself, looks at him and replies:

"You're not a movie star until every person in every country knows who you are. Not only in the US. You have to travel the globe, shake every hand, kiss every baby. Think of it as a global 'biggest movie star in the world' campaign, like a politician."

This advice becomes his mantra.

He goes all-in on exhaustive promotional tours, attends fan events, and globe-trots tirelessly.

But then, there's Tom Cruise.

He tries to outdo Tom, spending even longer hours on press tours, vowing to sign autographs until there's no one else left to sign for.

It’s a tough nut to crack - he seems to be everywhere at once: “Tom Cruise is either a cyborg or there are six of him,” he jokes.

He realizes he needs to up his game.

“How can I beat him? What do I have that Tom Cruise doesn’t?”

His answer? Music.

He begins hosting free concerts at his movie premieres - creating a fusion of film and music that transforms these events into cultural phenomena.

By now, you must be curious - who is this audacious star?

Meet Will Smith.

Yes, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, who dared to dream and hustled his way to become the biggest movie star in the world, as he shares in his memoir, "Will".

The lesson? Dream big, but hustle even bigger.

He simply decided. And went all in.

Regardless of what you think about Will's infamous slap, his book has it all… Epic storytelling (co-authored by Mark Manson), combined with a work ethic that's simply unmatched.

Because, in the end, it's not just about setting audacious goals; it's about being ready to go the extra mile to achieve them.

This weekend, take some time to reflect on your own goals.

What's your unique edge? How can you outshine your competition? How can you become the best at what you do?

The road to success often lies beyond your comfort zone, but the path might actually be quite obvious.

And always remember: “Be nice to everybody when you pass them on the way up. Because you might pass them on the way down.”

Go grab that (audio)book - you won’t regret it.

Carpe Diem,

Tino