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Viliam_Bur comments on First(?) Rationalist elected to state government - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Viliam_Bur 09 November 2014 05:49:41PM *  3 points [-]

Become famous? I was once almost elected in municipal election, because I was a popular blogger. For greater fame, it helps to be a movie star, or other kind of a person that happens to be seen on TV.

In a country with multiple political parties, it helps to be there when the new party is born. If you read that someone started a new political party that sounds like something you would like, quickly go there, and socialize. They will be happy to have a new supporter, and you will become a member of the inner circle. And generally, be there where is a political debate, make connections, avoid making enemies (even on the opposing political side, because you never know when you may need them, and also being neutral-ish seems deeply wise), use people you know to know more people.

In other words, be a popular extravert, and then do some networking.

Comment author: [deleted] 10 November 2014 09:18:49AM 2 points [-]

be a popular extravert

Fuck! My greatest weakness!

Comment author: RichardKennaway 10 November 2014 01:22:06PM 2 points [-]

be a popular extravert

My greatest weakness!

Would finding a popular extravert you can get behind and getting to be a key member of their team be an alternative? Besides supporting them in a common cause, it would also be an opportunity to learn extraversion by example.