Technology, high speed internet, social media, WiFi all great assets that sponsor our brand in business if we allow it to. If i'm not mistaken then transparency of how quickly a person can gain stardom on their own has increased tremendously since the 90s. But the focus has to be just as in tact as the tactics that can make you successful.
Do that tutorial on branding, watch that video about self worth, read that quote of the day from Perceptions Perspective, advice flows fluently its just up to those in need to secure it.