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.
I think I can be an important person in the society through different ways where in I don't need to impress everyone around me. By just simply doing things right and doing my duties as an individual, that's enough to be a functioning member of the society. By sharing the wisdom and knowledge that I have and by being an example for youth.