Hollywood loves reality TV because they can produce shows for a lot less money. Celebrities and celebrity wannabes love the reality TV and the internet because they can market themselves inexpensively by producing more content and immediately sharing it with thousands of people.
I have a love/hate relationship with reality TV. I love Shark Tank, Swamp People, It’s A Mann’s World, and Buying Alaska. I hate all the Housewives, Love and Hip Hops and the marriage and youth competition shows. I love that we get to learn about different cultures and careers and have the opportunity to support different businesses. I hate that former A-List celebrities are so starved for attention that they expose intimate encounters of themselves and their families in an effort to rekindle their relevance. The violence, profanity, and manipulation of reality TV trash only brings fame to a lucky few.
Many reality TV actors are unable to translate their exposure into new arenas and are only popular until their television ratings tank. They never become rich or famous. Most are unable to build a strong brand or launch a successful career. Tamar Braxton, Kim Kardashian and Bethenny Frankel are exceptions to the rule. Celebrities like Rev Run, Kim Whitley, Bret Michaels, Ryan Seacrest, and Tia Mowry- Hardrict & Tamera Mowry-Housley are another group who have strategically succeeded in reviving their careers and personal brands through reality television. Consider for a moment what success means to you and what you are willing to do to achieve it.
How Do You Get Promoted On Your Job?
In order to get promoted on your job people need to know who you are and that you do quality work – you have to get noticed. Actually, you have to stay top of mind and you do that by consistently performing your job well, taking initiative, supporting your coworkers and supervisor, and communicating well. You remain relevant by keeping your skills current, advocating for yourself, and operating in integrity and authenticity.
5 Career Lessons You Can Learn From Reality TV Failures
1. Seek longevity over popularity
2. Don’t compromise your values to gain attention
3. Don’t expect to become an overnight sensation
4. Don’t severe valuable connections
5. Learn to leverage opportunities
Nicki Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager. She has packaged her Masters of Social Work degree and over 15 years of work experience into Packaged For Success, a training and professional development company. Packaged For Success provides career coaching to college students, entry-level job hunters, and experienced employees seeking a promotion. Packaged For Success also offers communication and productivity improvement training for employees and supervisors and provides consultation on building sustainable, impactful, socially responsible community programs.
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