Pain is the precursor to change.
Serenity is not just an escape, but a precursor to acceptance, courage, wisdom, and change.
Happiness is the precursor to success.
I certainly do not consider myself the next Jesus. I'd say he was more of a precursor to Zach Braff.
I always loved Little Anthony and the Imperials. They were like the precursors of the Temptations. I loved their music.