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Some philosophers have theorized that humans are subjected to a mask of ideology. Karl Marx believed that capitalist economics was masking our true, socialist nature. Sigmund Freud believed that society was masking our real, animalist motives. I have a new - and dare I say, more important - theory conclusion about human nature. The conclusion: everyone really just wants to be a rockstar. Everything else, is bullshit. Here’s how to unleash your inner rockstar psyche.

1. Get some gear
To be a rockstar, you need some gear. A guitar is the easiest choice. But honestly, anything will do, as long as you hook it up to an amp. Which brings me to the second item: an amp. You don’t need anything big or fancy. In fact, if you want to acoustic-it-up, that would be just as acceptable. But nonetheless, amps can do you some justice.

2. Walk the walk
If you want to unleash your inner rockstar, you need to start thinking one. Now, don’t get ahead of me here. No need to go poking needles in your arm and sleeping with mobs of young women. But as Keith Richards said, “if you’re going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet.” Be a little reckless.

3. Look the smell
The rule of thumbs about dressing like a rockstar:
Be unique. And not like the kind of unique that teachers told you to aspire to be in school. I mean, full on, you-will-get-attention unique. If people aren’t offended by what you’re wearing, you’re doing it wrong. Goodwill is a great store to load up on rockstar attire.

4. Go out side
This is the MOST important step. If you stay locked up in your room with your guitar, you will never be a rockstar. The idolized status requires letting go of social anxiety. Play for the people. It doesn’t matter how horrible you think you are. Make people listen!

There you have it. Now go out and destroy that mask of conformity!