What do you think?
I think there is no criterion for importance. The people whom we consider important do not consider themselves important. Only others perceive them to be important. If importance is a matter of perception, you have to first perceive yourself important.
Most of the people these days think that importance in the society lies on fame. Being popular and having the power of influence are what only matters now. Due to the effects of social media to the people, the idea of being known for goodness and righteousness has been long gone. We need to understand that it's not all about the fame, but what we bring to the table.