No time for losers cos we are the champions... Of the World

There are 6.6 Billion people in the world. How many of these people will be remembered in 150 years, when everybody who knew them is dead. Why is it important to be remembered? How do we get remembered? Maybe it's not being remembered that is important. Perhaps it's being respected enough during your lifetime to warrant being remembered.

How do you stand out enough to be respected like that? (Other than being a murderous dictator)

Is greatness something anybody can aspire to? Or are certain genetic, social and/or geographical predispositions required? Clearly these predispositions help, but how hard is it without any of these factors if possible? Is it more a question of drive?