The author seems to be frustrated about the lack of rock-star style recognition for his efforts. I have a few thoughts on this. If you make something truly us

The author seems to be frustrated about the lack of rock-star style recognition for his efforts. I have a few thoughts on this. If you make something truly useful, and market yourself well, you're going to make a lot of cash. That's a key form of recognition for your work. It's up to you how you manifest that into social proof or other rewards. Get yourself a nice car or two, eat at the restaurants you like, get a decent watch. Give it away. Date models. Whatever makes you happy. Or don't. That's one of the best things about the type of work that we do. Apart from the absolute upper echelon or startup founders, VCs, etc. we're able to go about our lives unnoticed and unperturbed. If you're Apple employee #17, or founder of a $100k/mo SaaS startup, chances are you can go about your life largely undisturbed. Anyhow, looking for recognition from others is a pretty empty thing. Having the resources to live the life you want... That's much more compelling to me. I'll pass on the cheering, free drinks, and groupies. Being able to jump a flight anywhere in the world tomorrow, huck an M5 around the Nordschleife, or lay around Punta del Este for weeks. I'll take freedom and lifestyle over attention and recognition.