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Sometimes, we wonder how our favorite celebrities handle fame and manage to combine work and family. Most times, we only get to see things from afar, but with this tidbit, we'll get to see Alicia Keys up close. Her story details the lifestyle of stars and how fame can be a terrible thing if left unchecked. Fame and money have the ability to make us all forget the people that matter to us and replace them with temporary fans and fake friends. However, after a while, we'll be left with no option other than to go back to the people we once neglected. You'll see why it's important to have guidance and cherish family in this tidbit. Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter, author, and philanthropist. A classically-trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. Her book “More Myself: A Journey” offers an insight into her life from when she was a child to when she got married and became a mother. Michelle Burford is a number one New York Times bestselling collaborative writer and a founding editor of O, The Oprah Magazine. A native of Phoenix, she now resides in New York City. “It has been about realizing that in order for the truth to set me free, I must first be brave enough to birth it.” ~ Alicia Keys

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We must learn to control our fame, rather than let it define us

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For a teenager finding her feet in a busy world, Alicia Keys had an opportunity a lot of people wish for. Her talent and determination shone through, and she was already rolling with the big wigs at the age of fourteen. However, as she started to find her feet, she came face-to-face with the realities of life and the dangers of fame.

Fame comes with many advantages that make it seem like it's the best thing anyone could have. It gives you a sense of belonging because people recognize you anywhere you go and can easily get things done for you in record time. However, as amazing as those advantages can be, the disadvantages can be equally disastrous.

Handling fame can be very challenging for artists, especially those found at a very young age. One can easily get lost in the spotlight with all the money that comes with it. Like gems, fame attracts people who are only interested in taking what you have to offer without giving you anything in return.
The worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame. ~ W.E.B. Du Bois
Many people have fallen victim to dubious managers and terrible deals that are difficult to get out of. And the trouble with fame is that once you fall hard, it becomes very difficult to rise again.

Managing fame requires patience, determination, and, most especially, guidance. Diligence alone doesn't cut it because the business world is a generally dangerous place. People who have managed their fame all successfully have experienced guardians who help them navigate the stormy seas.
As long as you're conscious about getting your head in the game without losing yourself to the spotlight, you'll be able to handle fame quite well.
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Creating time for yourself helps you reflect on the things that are important to your life

After her second successful album, Alicia Keys went on tour around the United States, delivering performances that thrilled the people. By then, her armor was securely in place. If she woke up feeling down or lethargic or cranky or pissed off, she'd taught herself never to show it. Instead, when any hint of her humanity broke the surface, she shoved it down and flashed a grin. She no longer belonged to herself; she'd become captive to every request, every demand, and every feeling of fear that came with the thought of saying no. And amid the tour, the constant packing and unpacking, the pleasing and pretending, she had delivered some of her best performances yet, convincing the world that, behind her smile, all was as perfect with her.
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Growing up with her mother made Alicia strong-willed and compassionate at the same time

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When life presents you with an opportunity, you must accept it without rushing it

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Creativity is relative, and only when there is freedom of expression can it be maximized

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Saying “No” doesn't make you weak; it makes you stronger and more purposeful

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True love comes with a connection so strong that it can't be mistaken for anything else

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Motherhood is an important part of a woman's life when it comes to feelings and emotions

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It's important to stay true to family and friends because they are the ones you'll need when things aren't rosy

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