Okay, so...

Firstly, just a heads-up the term guru is now widely associated with being a douche... so I'd consider dropping that from your spiel completely. Secondly, have you stopped to consider that maybe your angle of approach needs some refining?

I wonder how many people took the time to read this and bounced after reading the first paragraph because, frankly, they are completely over self-professed internet marketing artist/gurus and seek authenticity, transparency, genuine substance (interpret 'real connection') and innovative tools to improve their lives?

I am not suggesting YOU are a douche or that what you tweet, share, write about, lacks substance. In fact, your spirit for change and to make a difference is amicable Taylor - which is ultimately why I've taken the time to comment (not because I think that you're a 'guru' ;)

I want to encourage you to be more introspective about what you write and to drop unnecessary cliches. LISTEN more. And consider positioning yourself as 'a traveler on the journey to success' i.e. someone sharing genuine insights and experience from their journey - as opposed to someone who has the answers. THIS will make a difference to someone else, like me, who might just be listening ;)

If your intent is to be a rock star then sadly, you have a gazillion other self-professed rock stars in front of you. But my take is that your desire is to be genuinely helpful and to build an online business of value and substance. Consider reaching out to people unconditionally with something of value, i.e. simple, tangible thoughts or tips which you've applied first in your own life rather than complaining bot what people aren't doing? Just a thought...

If you do this consistently and respectfully it is very likely people of serious influence will start to listen and engage back, thus legitimizing what you offer as credible and at a more personal level - endorsing you as someone who they can rely on (aka 'trusted source').

Of course... this is just my humble opinion ;)