Emerging industries often try to use displays of wealth to generate a feeling of legitimacy.

They throw lavish parties, flaunt luxury brand collaborations, and invite big-name celebrities to rub shoulders with them. The attention it generates translates into social and media coverage, effectively casting an illusion of legitimacy across the entire endeavor.

This illusion, however, rarely comes with #respect.

That’s because respect is the byproduct of actions and not words. It comes from what you’ve done, not what you said you would do.

Respect is a lot harder to buy – and in circles where wealth is abundant, infinitely more valuable to offer. Should you be able to help these industries become more respectable, you become priceless.